Tropical Storm Podul killed at least six people after causing flooding across northern Thailand at the weekend. <br /><br />The torrential weather brought heavy wind and rain when it hit the north of the country on Friday (August 30) after passing through Vietnam.<br /><br />Thousands of homes were submerged with flash floods swamping fields and entire villages. In some places, the flood water was three metres deep.<br /><br />Rescue teams have been evacuating thousands of people from affected regions.<br /><br />Department of Highways (DoH) director-general Anon Luangboriboon said dozens of highways had been flooded in 12 different provinces.<br /><br />Government Spokesman Narumon Pinyosinwat said flooding in eight northern and northeastern provinces has eased with 16 other provinces remaining flooded.<br /><br />Tropical Storm Podul was downgraded to depression when it made landfall in Thailand’s northeast but still caused severe damage. It was eventually turned to a low-pressure cell as it moved further inland.
