Several provinces in upper Thailand have been hard hit by heavy rain brought by the Podul tropical storm since Friday night, with Khon Kaen and Roi Et amongst the hardest hit.
Floodwater was reported to be as high as three metres in some parts of the northeastern provinces.
People thronged local roads, waiting for help from authorities after their houses were submerged overnight.
Some families were stranded and were waiting on their roofs.
The currents were strong and all types of vehicles were submerged.
One resident of None Sa-ard said, “This year, the flooded area has expanded, making the deluge the biggest in 40 years,” he added.
Police have been helping people move their belongings from their houses and evacuated some of them to dry areas.
