Typhoon Noru hit Thailand

Disaster authorities in Thailand said Storm Noru made landfall in Khong Chiam District of Ubon Ratchathani Province during the evening of 28 September 2022 with heavy rain and strong winds.

The city of Ubon Ratchathani recorded 200.3 mm of rain in 24 hours to 28 September, according to figures from the Thai Meteorological Department.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported that, as of 30 September, 3,121 households were affected by strong winds and flooding from Tropical Cyclone Noru across 35 districts of the provinces of Phetchabun, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan, Saraburi, Chainat and Sa Kaeo.

DDPM also said that 1 person died and 2 were injured due to wind damage in Phetchabun, where a total of 1,301 households were affected. Yasothon was also among the hardest hit with 1,026 households affected.