Anutin” reveals the flood situation, the water level has decreased by more than 80%, sending continuous assistance, ordering constant monitoring, preparing to propose to the Cabinet to waive electricity and water fees in flooded areas in September.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul said about the flood situation in many areas that the water level is currently under control. Water has been drained to other sources, such as the Mekong River. The water level last week has decreased. What needs to be done now is to help and relieve the suffering of the people affected by the disaster in various areas. In terms of public utilities, roads, electricity, and tap water, more than 80% have been restored. The problem is the mud and garbage that has accumulated in the large amount of water in houses. We are therefore working to remove as much of this mud as possible. The Ministry of Interior has urgently sent relief equipment to the areas as much as possible. We have also ordered each provincial governor to find a place to dispose of various garbage, which will take several weeks.

Mr. Anutin added that the government, including the Ministry of Interior, is currently monitoring the situation in all areas, emphasizing to provincial governors to emphasize warning people in advance and evacuating people in the area if the situation is at a dangerous level.

Mr. Anutin also mentioned the government’s assistance measures, saying that there will be an injection of financial assistance to each household according to the disaster period from 1-7 days and 30 days and more, and for home repairs, which come from the budget of various agencies. In the cabinet meeting to be held tomorrow (September 24), the Ministry of Interior will propose that electricity and water bills be waived for people in the disaster areas in September. It was confirmed that there will definitely be no power or water cuts.

Source: Thai News Agency