Bangkok:The Meteorological Department has provided an overview of Thailand's flood warning system, highlighting the roles of six main agencies involved in issuing public warnings.

According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department is tasked with monitoring rainfall and storms, forecasting weather conditions, and issuing alerts for heavy rain and potential flash flooding areas.

The Royal Irrigation Department is responsible for overseeing water levels in rivers, dams, reservoirs, and irrigation canals, managing water flow, and warning downstream areas about water releases to reduce impact.

The Department of Water Resources uses an Early Warning System to detect flash floods, mudslides, and landslides, issuing direct alerts to at-risk communities.

The National Water Resources Office acts as a central hub for collecting and analyzing water situation data from all agencies, providing a comprehensive nationwide overview and supporting policy decisions.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, along with the National Disaster Warning Center, focuses on public dissemination of disaster warnings, coordinating with local agencies, and supporting evacuation and response efforts.

Local administrative organizations are crucial for issuing local warnings, facilitating evacuations, and deploying personnel to assist disaster victims on-site.

The system involves integrated efforts from monitoring to public warning, ensuring efficient disaster prevention and mitigation across the country.