Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department reiterates the water situation in 66 districts, 23 provinces from heavy rains, according to the announcement of the National Irrigation Department warning of flash floods. flooding and water overflowing Recently, the Meteorological Department has warned that 3 factors will cause heavy rain in some areas from 7-11 June, both the southwest monsoon is quite strong and the low pressure cell is strong. Added by the monsoon trough that runs across the upper part of the country.
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said Has instructed irrigation projects across the country to watch out for the water situation according to the announcement of the National Water Administration (NAW) that during June 7-11, 2023, be on the lookout for flash floods and flash floods. Including the Meteorological Department has issued the latest warning that there are 3 factors causing Thailand to have more rain and heavy rain in some areas. Consists of a rather active southwest monsoon that still covers the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, together with an active low pressure cell covering the coast of Myanmar. It is also reinforced by the monsoon trough that lies across Myanmar, the North and the upper Northeast. into a low pressure cell in the central South China Sea which may cause flash flooding flooding and water overflowing
From the analysis of the water situation with forecasted rainfall from the Meteorological Department and the Hydro-Informatics Institute. (Public Organization) found risk areas in 66 districts in 23 provinces as follows
1. Northern region
– Chiang Mai Province (Chiang Dao District, Mae Chaem, Mae Wang, Galyani Vadhana, Chom Thong, Samoeng, Omkoi and Hod)
– Mae Hong Son Province (Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae La Noi, Mae Sariang, Khun Yuam, Pang Mapha, Pai and Sop Moei)
– Lamphun Province (Thung Hua Chang District, Mae Tha, Ban Hong and Pa Sang)
– Tak Province (Mae Ramat District, Mae Sot District, Phop Phra, Tha Song Yang and Umphang)
– Phrae Province (Den Chai District)
– Phichit Province (Amphoe Bang Mun Nak)
– Uttaradit Province (Fak Tha District)
– Phetchabun Province (Wichian Buri District)
2. Central region, including
– Nakhon Sawan Province (Amphoe Banphot Phisai)
– Uthai Thani Province (Nong Kha Yang District)
3. Eastern
– Chachoengsao Province (Amphoe Ban Pho)
– Sa Kaeo Province (Wattana Nakhon District)
– Chonburi Province (Amphoe Phan Thong)
– Rayong Province (Mueang Rayong District, Ban Khai and Klaeng)
– Chanthaburi Province (Mueang Chanthaburi, Laem Sing and Khlung districts)
– Trat Province (Koh Kood District, Koh Chang, Khao Saming, Trat City, Laem Ngop and Khlong Yai)
4. Southern region
– Ranong Province (Kapoe District, Mueang Ranong and Suksamran)
– Phang Nga Province (Kapong, Kuraburi, Takua Thung, Takua Pa and Thai Mueang districts)
– Phuket (Kathu District, Thalang and Phuket Town)
– Krabi Province (Khlong Thom District, Koh Lanta, Krabi Town, Nuea Khlong and Ao Luek)
– Trang Province (Mueang Trang District, Kantang and Palian)
– Satun Province (Langu District)
Yala Province (Raman District)
Mr. Praphit said The risk areas that need to be especially careful are Areas that have accumulated more than 90 mm of precipitation in a 24-hour period, areas that used to be flooded regularly or urban areas that used to be flooded and unable to drain in time Therefore emphasized that all irrigation projects continuously monitor the weather and water situation. Implementation of the plan for dealing with flood situations prepare personnel machine tools Eliminate obstacles in the water drain pipe and ready to integrate with various agencies in helping people
However, if agencies or people need help You can contact for help at irrigation projects near your home or by calling the Royal Irrigation Department hotline 1460 .- Thai News Agency.
Source: Thai News Agency