Assistance to Maruebo Ok

10 January 2024, Disaster Aid Thailand, in collaboration with Disaster Aid Australia, has installed the second SkyHydrant water filtration unit at Masjid Maruebo Ok in Cho-airong District, Narathiwat. This initiative aims to alleviate the suffering of the local population affected by severe flooding.

Damage in Cho-airong District and Narathiwat

The provinces of Narathiwat and Yala have experienced the worst flooding in decades due to continuous heavy rainfall, affecting thousands of households. In Narathiwat alone, over 16,000 families across 11 districts have been impacted. The floods have submerged entire communities, damaged homes, and significantly disrupted daily life​.

In Narathiwat, nearly 4,000 homes have been damaged, with many areas still underwater. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has been actively deploying rescue teams to provide assistance and evacuate residents stranded by the floodwaters.

The installation of the SkyHydrant unit at Masjid Maruebo Ok is crucial as it ensures access to clean drinking water for the affected communities, thereby preventing waterborne diseases and promoting better health outcomes during this crisis. This effort is part of a broader strategy to support flood relief and recovery in the most severely affected areas​.

This collaborative relief effort highlights the ongoing commitment of Disaster Aid Thailand and its partners to provide timely and effective humanitarian assistance to those in need. For more information and updates on relief efforts, please visit our website.