Public Health Department notifies 23 provinces to watch out for flash floods. Flash flood

Public Health Department, Public Health Department informs 23 provinces in the northern, northeastern and central regions to watch out for flash floods. Flash flood and flooding during 4-11 June 2024 Mr. Chaiwat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation), revealed that the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division (Division of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation) has been monitoring weather conditions and considering risk factors. In addition, the National Water Resources Office (ONDA) has issued an announcement No. 6/2024 dated 2 June 2024 informing that the southwest monsoon covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low pressure area covering it. Coastal area of ??the Upper Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin Causing heavy rain and very heavy rain in some areas. Especially in the northern area Upper Northeastern and Central regions, with areas to watch out for flash floo d situations. Flash flood and flooding During the period 4-11 June 2024, separated into Northern region: 9 provinces, including Mae Hong Son (Mueang Mae Hong Son District Pang Mapha District, Pai District, Khun Yuam District, Mae La Noi District Mae Sariang District, Sop Moei District), Chiang Mai (Mae Ai District, Fang District, Chai Prakan District Chiang Dao District, Phrao District, Chom Thong District, Hot District, Mae Chaem District, Mae Rim District, Samoeng District, Mae Wang District) Chiang Rai (Mueang Chiang Rai District, Mae Sai District, Mae Suai District, Phan District, Theing District, Chiang Khong District Wiang Pa Pao District) Lampang (Ko Kha District, Thoen District, Mae Phrik District, Wang Nuea District Mueang Pan District, Chae Hom District, Ngao District) Phayao (Mueang Phayao District, Phu Sang District, Pong District, Chiang Kham District) Nan (Mueang Nan District Thung Chang District, Pua District, Tha Wang Pha District, Mae Charim District, Wiang Sa District) Tak (Mueang Tak Distr ict Tha Song Yang District Mae Ramat District, Mae Sot District, Phop Phra District, Umphang District), Phitsanulok (Chat Trakan District, Nakhon Thai District, Wang Thong District, Noen Maprang District) and Phetchabun (Mueang Phetchabun District Lom Kao District, Khao Kho District, Lom Sak District) Northeastern region: 6 provinces, including Loei (Na Haeo District, Chiang Khan District Dan Sai District, Pak Chom District) Nong Khai (Mueang Nong Khai District Si Chiang Mai District Phon Phisai District) Bueng Kan (Bung Khla District So Phisai District, Seka District, Bueng Khong Long District) Udon Thani (Na Yung District, Nam Som District) Chaiyaphum (Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Khon San District, Nong Bua Daeng District Thep Sathit District) and Khon Kaen (Mueang Khon Kaen District) Central region: 8 provinces, including Kanchanaburi (Mueang Kanchanaburi District Sangkhlaburi District Thong Pha Phum District Si Sawat District, Sai Yok District, Dan Makham Tia District), Ratchaburi (Suan Phueng District, Ban Kha District), Phetchaburi (Kaeng Krachan District Nong Ya Plong District, Tha Yang District, Cha-am District) Prachinburi (Mueang Prachinburi District Prachantakham District, Nadi District), Chonburi (Mueang Chonburi District Si Racha District) Rayong (Mueang Rayong District, Pluak Daeng District, Nikhom Phatthana District, Klaeng District) Chanthaburi (Mueang Chanthaburi District Khao Khitchakut District, Makham District, Khlung District, Laem Sing District) and Trat (Muang Trat District, Khao Saming District, Bo Rai District, Koh Chang District) The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation) has coordinated to notify 23 provinces in the northern region. The northeastern and central regions prepare for heavy rain and very heavy rain that may cause flash floods. Flash flood and flooding By instructing officers to closely monitor and monitor the danger situation 24 hours a day, especially closely monitoring the amount of rain falling in each area. Including moni toring areas at risk of heavy rain or areas of accumulated rain. which may cause flooding For natural tourist attractions Especially Tham Namtok and Tham Lod, if there is heavy rain there is a risk of disaster. Let the provincial governor give orders to the responsible agencies. Announcement of warning and blocking of the area, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering the area. As well as organizing personnel to watch out for the aforementioned risky areas 24 hours a day for areas with flooding situations. Please be careful of the dangers of electrical leakage. In the event that there is a risk of danger, electricity must be cut off immediately. In this regard, operations teams with disaster machinery have been ordered to be stationed in risky areas. To respond to incidents and provide assistance to the people in a timely manner. In addition, provinces must notify people in high-risk areas in advance. and notify the District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate local government organization Relat ed agencies and people in risky areas Keep following weather information. and news from the government closely As well as being prepared to deal with potential disaster situations. The public can follow disaster warning announcements on the "THAI DISASTER ALERT" application and if they are in distress. You can report incidents and request help online. "Security Department receives incident report 1784" by adding friends Line ID @1784DDPM including the safety hotline 1784 24 hours a day to coordinate further assistance. Source: Thai News Agency