Experts map damage in UbonThe Engineering Institute of Thailand has sent a team of volunteers to inspect flood-damaged houses and buildings in Ubon Ratchathani province. Flooding in 32 provinces has receded, said Mr Thanes, although the situation in four of the provinces -- Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Yasothon and Si Sa Ket -- remains worrying, he added. "Residents in Ubon Ratchathani still cannot return to their homes. The volunteer engineers will create a digital map of the flood damaged areas that will allow engineers to run structural damage assessments. Meanwhile, Thienchai Buddharangsri, governor of Ubon Ratchathani, on Tuesdayordered the flood gates at Pak Mun dam closed, indicating that floods were receding.

Source: Bangkok Post October 08, 2019 23:17 UTC