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Thailand hit by flash floods. Heavy rains combined with mountain water run-off inundated
three provinces as the Meteorological Department issued flood warnings on Sunday, August 22
for a total of 16 provinces in north, northeast and central parts of the country. In Phrae
province, *** Chin District was declared a disaster zone, with large farms and plantations
flooded and many residential areas and state agencies under water. Officials are on the
alert to monitor reservoir water levels around the clock and are also assessing damage. One
villager is feared drowned in Lampang province while thousands of residents were forced to
flee to higher ground after the region was hit by flash floods, and in Chiang Rai province,
more than 500 houses were damaged by the floodwaters.
Conveying her love and prayers, Supreme Master Ching Hai asked that our nearby Association
members please go see if help is needed, saying that funds are available if necessary.
Our sincere prayers for the flood-affected residents as we thank Supreme Master Ching
Hai for her kindhearted concern. Wishing the Thai people a smooth resuming of their daily
productive lives as we pray for the easing of such disturbances through our gentler regard
for all beings. �