Thailand, Drought affected several Provinces in Thailand

Latest Update as of 21 February 2014:

Drought has extensively affected 3,150 villages, in 55 Districts of 13 Provinces. The provinces are Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phrae, Tak, Buriram, Mahasarakham , Khon Kaen, Si Sa Ket, Sing Buri , Saraburi , Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi and Prachin Buri.

Based on the Summary Report on 28 January 2014 of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - Ministry of Interior, drought has affected several provinces in Thailand.

The affected provinces are as follows:
1. Konkan Province declared drought in 12 districts.
2. Mahasarakam Province declared drought in 1 district.
3. Buri Ram Province declared drought in 1 district.
4. Singburi Province declared drought in 5 districts.
5. Uttaradit Province declared drought in 1 districts.

as of 9 February 2014, 9 provinces have been reported experiencing drought

Impact
The affected area and population covered 1,163 villages and (estimated) 290,000 families from December 11, 2013.

Response
The authority providing assistance for the affected communities.

(Contributor: Kedsirin Panichayacheewa, AHA Centre Executive Programme)