Storm destroys northern homes

(BangkokPost.com) - Mae Hong Son Governor Direk Konkleeb declared a disaster area in Pangmapha district in order to speed up aid after a fierce tropical storm devastated 20 households last week.

Komsan Suwanampha, the chief of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, says his office is coordinating with the local administration organisation in helping the troubled villages.

Mr Komsan said four residences were completely destroyed while 16 others were partially damaged by the storm. Some residents were slightly injured but fortunately there were no fatalities, he said.

Thada Sattha, the head of the Meteorological Station of Mae Hong Son, said the weather in the northern province continues to be hot and humid. He says the temperature will be around 40.4 to 41.4 degrees Celsius in comind days.

Mr Thada has asked people to be alert in case of heavy rains and strong winds which will accompany the hot weater in some areas of Mae Hong Son.