Public Health Department informs 53 provinces-Bangkok to watch out for flash floods 26-29 Sep. 2023.

Public Health Department informs 53 provinces, North-Central-South-Isan and Bangkok, to watch out for flash floods. Flash floods, flooding and strong winds during 26-29 Sep. 2023.

On September 25, 2023, it was reported that the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation) through the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation) has been monitoring weather conditions and considering risk factors, along with the Meteorological Department has announced Issue (248/2023) dated 24 September 2023 at 5:00 p.m., informs that during 26-29 September 2023, a strong low pressure area in the central South China Sea will move across upper Thailand along the monsoon trough. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon that blows over the Andaman Sea, the southern region and the Gulf of Thailand will become stronger. causing Thailand to have more rain And there was heavy rain in many areas. With very heavy rain falling in some areas in the lower northern region. Northeastern, Central, Southern, including Bangkok and surrounding areas

For wind waves in the upper Andaman Sea, there are waves 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 3 meters high. In the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 2 meters high. meters, with areas to monitor the situation between 26-29 September 2023 as follows:

• Northern region 10 provinces Including Mae Hong Son (Mueang District, Khun Yuam, Mae La Noi, Mae Sariang, Sop Moei), Lampang (Mueang District, Wang Nuea, Mueang Pan Thoen), Tak (Tha Song Yang District, Mae Ramat, Mae Sot, Phop Phra, Umphang), Sukhothai (Mueang District, Thung Saliam, Ban Dan Lan Hoi), Kamphaeng Phet (Mueang District, Khlong Lan. Khanu Woralaksaburi), Uttaradit (Tha Pla District, Nam Pat), Phitsanulok (Wang Thong District, Noen Maprang, Nakhon Thai, Chat Trakan, Wat Bot), Phetchabun (Muang District, Wang Pong, Chon Daen, Bueng Sam Phan, Wichian Buri, Nong Phai), Nakhon Sawan (Mae Wong District) and Uthai Thani (Ban Rai District, Huai Khot, Lan Sak, Sawang Arom). )

• Northeastern region 20 provinces Including Loei (Muang District, Dan Sai, Tha Li, Na Haeo, Wang Saphung), Nong Khai (Sangkhom District), Bueng Kan (Muang District, Bung Khla), Nong Bua Lamphu (Suwan Khuha District), Udon Thani (Mueang District, Si That, Phen, Wang Sam Mo, Kut Chap, Phibunrak, Na Yung, Nam Som), Sakon Nakhon. (Mueang District, Phu Phan, Sawang Daen Din, Ban Muang) Nakhon Phanom (Mueang District) Chaiyaphum (Mueang District, Nong Bua Rawe, Kaeng Khro, Ban Thaen, Phu Khiao, Khon Sawan) Khon Kaen (Mueang District, Nong Ruea, Ban Fang, Phra Yuen, Manchakhiri, Chum Phae) Kalasin (District Muang, Yang Talat, Khong Chai), Mukdahan (Mueang District, Dong Luang, Wan Yai, Nong Sung), Maha Sarakham (Muang District, Kosum Phisai), Roi Et (Muang District, Selaphum, Changhan, Chiang Khwan), Yasothon (Mueang District, Loeng Nok Tha, Kho Wang, Maha Chanachai, Kham Khuean Kaeo, Pa Tiw). Amnat Charoen (Mueang District, Chanuman, Senangkhanikhom), Nakhon Ratchasima (Muang District, Pak Chong, Wang Nam Khiao), Buriram (Mueang District), Surin (Mueang District, Prasat Phanom Dong Rak), Sisaket (Muang District, Khun Han) and Ubon Ratchathani (Mueang District). Mueang Warin Chamrap, Na Chaluai, Na Yia, Nam Khun, Buntharik, Nam Yuen, Det Udom, Khong Chiam, Muang Sam Sib, Trakan Phuet Phuet, Lao Suea Kok, Don Mod Daeng, Khueang Nai)

• Central region 15 provinces Including Chainat (Mueang District), Lopburi (Mueang District, Ban Mi), Kanchanaburi (Thong Pha Phum District, Sangkhla Buri, Sai Yok), Suphan Buri (Mueang District, Dan Chang), Pathum Thani (Thanyaburi District, Khlong Luang), Nonthaburi (Muang District, Pak Kret), Samut Prakan (District .Muang Bang Phli, Bang Bo, Bang Sao Thong), Nakhon Nayok (Mueang Pak Phli District), Prachinburi (Kabin Buri District, Nadi, Prachantakham), Sa Kaeo (Muang District, Aranyaprathet), Chachoengsao (Tha Takiab District), Chonburi (Mueang Bang Lamung District, Sriracha), Rayong (Muang District, Bang Phli, Bang Bo, Bang Sao Thong) .Muang, Klaeng, Ban Khai, Pluak Daeng), Chanthaburi (every district) and Trat (every district).

• Southern region 8 provinces Including Surat Thani (Tha Chana District, Ban Ta Khun, Phanom, Ban Na Derm, Ban Na San, Phra Saeng, Wiang Sa), Nakhon Si Thammarat (Noppitam, Chawang, Thung Yai District), Ranong (all districts), Phang Nga (all districts), Phuket (all districts), Krabi (all districts), Trang (Wang Wiset District). Na Yong, Yan Ta Khao) and Satun (Tha Phae, Manang, Langu Districts)

• Bangkok (all districts) Watch out for the flooding situation.

Southern region 3 provinces Including Ranong (Mueang District, Suksamran, Kapoe), Phang Nga (Mueang District, Ko Yao, Thap Put, Takua Thung, Thai Mueang, Takua Pa, Kuraburi), Phuket (all districts), Krabi (Mueang District, Khlong Thom, Koh Lanta, Nuea Khlong, Ao Luek).

The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation) has therefore coordinated with the provinces in the northern region. Northeastern, Central, Southern and Bangkok Including district disaster prevention and relief centers in risky areas. Prepare for heavy rain that may cause flash floods, flooding, waterlogging, and strong winds. 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 monitoring 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 arranging personnel to monitor the said risk areas 24 hours a day and instructing them to deploy operational teams with disaster machinery to be stationed in risk areas to respond to incidents. and provide timely assistance to the people

For areas to monitor the strong wind situation, the province has to issue announcements. or install signs to warn people along the coast. and inform tourists to strictly prohibit swimming in the sea during periods of strong waves. Ready to coordinate with agencies responsible for shipping. Provide navigation warnings to boaters. and passenger cruise operators Navigate with more caution. and if the situation in the area tends to be severe Consider strictly prohibiting sailing from the shore.

In addition, provinces must notify people in high-risk areas in advance. and notify the District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate local government organization Related agencies and people in risky areas follow weather information. and news from the government closely As well as publicizing the public to be careful of dangers from thunderstorms. and strong gusts of wind

For people living in risky areas Please follow the weather conditions and news from the government closely. and be prepared to deal with dangerous situations that may occur People can follow disaster alert announcements on the “THAI DISASTER ALERT” application and if they are in distress, they can report the incident. and ask for 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.