Bangkok 21 ONWR issues a warning to watch out for flash floods and flash floods. The cause was found that There will be a low pressure area covering the Mataban Bay area. Myanmar with a trend of increasing strength will make the northern, central, and northeastern regions and the southern western region has heavy to very heavy rain. Mr. Paitoon Kengkarnchang, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Water Resources Office (ONWR), said ONWR issued an announcement regarding flash flood monitoring. The water flowed because it was found Meteorological Department found that There will be a low pressure area covering the Mataban Bay area. Myanmar It tends to increase in strength. will make the western side of the northern and central regions Northeast and the southern western region has heavy to very heavy rain. ONWR has assessed and analyzed the water situation based on rain forecasts from the Meteorological Department and the Hydro-Informatics Institute. (Public Organization) including predictions of areas at risk of flooding and areas at risk of mudslides in the upstream area from the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Mineral Resources. It was found that there are areas at risk that need to be monitored for flash floods, flood waters, and urban areas that are prone to flooding. Regularly locked up due to not being able to drain water in time, additionally during 22 - 26 May 2024, a total of 29 provinces as follows: The northern region includes Chiang Rai Province (Mueang Chiang Rai District, Mae Suai, Phan, Thoeng, Chiang Khong and Wiang Pa Pao) Chiang Mai Province (Mae Ai, Chiang Dao, Samoeng, Mae Wang and Mae Rim districts) Mae Hong Son Province (Pai, ??Mae La Noi and Khun Yuam districts) Lampang Province (Wang Nuea District, Mueang Pan, Chae Hom and Ngao) Lamphun Province (Mae Tha, Ban Hong and Li) Uttaradit Province (Mueang Uttaradit District, Fak Tha and Tha Pla) Tak Province (Mueang Tak District, Mae Sot and Umphang) Nan Province (Mueang Nan District, Mae Charim and Wiang Sa) Phr ae Province (Mueang Phrae District, Song, Rong Kwang, Sung Men and Den Chai) Phitsanulok Province (Chat Trakan District and Noen Maprang) Phetchabun Province (Lom Kao District) 2. The northeastern region has Nong Khai Province (Mueang Nong Khai and Phon Phisai districts) Bueng Kan Province (Bung Khla District, Seka and Bueng Khong Long) Nakhon Phanom Province (Mueang Nakhon Phanom District and Srisongkram) Chaiyaphum Province (Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Khon San, Nong Bua Daeng and Thep Sathit) Maha Sarakham Province (Chamchoen, Chiang Yuen and Kosum Phisai districts) Roi Et Province (Mueang Roi Et District, Thawatchaburi, Phon Thong and Selaphum) Surin Province (Sangkha District) Sisaket Province (Khu Khan and Khun Han District) Ubon Ratchathani Province (Nam Yuen District and Si Mueang Mai) 3. Western region includes Kanchanaburi Province (Muang Kanchanaburi District, Sangkhla Buri, Thong Pha Phum, Si Sawat, Sai Yok and Dan Makham Tia) Ratchaburi Province (Suan Phueng District and Ban Kha) Phetchaburi Province (Kaeng Krachan District and Nong Ya Plong) Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (Hua Hin and Pranburi District) 4. Southern region includes Chumphon Province (Sawi and Lang Suan District) Surat Thani Province (Samui, Don Sak and Kanchanadit districts) Nakhon Si Thammarat Province (Khanom, Sichon and Nopphitam districts) Songkhla Province (Saba Yoi District) Yala Province (Yaha and Raman Districts) Narathiwat Province (Cho Airong, Su-ngai Padi, Su-ngai Kolok and Waeng districts) ONWR coordinates with relevant agencies to continuously monitor weather and water situations. Especially areas that have accumulated more than 90 millimeters of rain in a 24-hour period and areas at risk of frequent flooding. or urban areas that were previously flooded and were unable to drain properly as well as preparing plans to deal with flood situations. Prepare personnel machinery tools Eliminate water obstructions drain pipe strip and integrate readiness to provide assistance immediately At the same time, p lease publicize the water situation. and provide advance warning to citizens who expect will be affected Be prepared to evacuate in time if the situation arises. Source: Thai News Agency
Sunday, September 08, 2024