Hat yai: On the 8th day after the water receded, garbage was still piled up like a mountain. With only 48 hours remaining before the seven-day deadline set by the Prime Minister, who wants Hat Yai to return to its former glory as a city ready to welcome flood victims back home, despite officials striving for daily cleanup efforts, recovery progress appears to be paralyzed and may drag on well into next year.
According to Thai News Agency, the cleanup efforts are being hampered by the sheer volume of debris left in the wake of the flood. The situation is compounded by logistical challenges and the limited resources available to the cleanup teams. Officials have been working tirelessly each day, but the progress has been slow, making it increasingly difficult to meet the deadline.
The Prime Minister's directive aims to restore normalcy to the city, allowing residents displaced by the flood to return to their homes. However, the current state of the cleanup operation suggests that more time and resources may be needed to achieve this goal. The local authorities are reportedly seeking additional support to accelerate the recovery process and ensure that Hat Yai is ready to welcome its residents back soon.