“Gen. Prayut” charged the relevant agencies. Ready to help people in 10 provinces in the eastern-south region after the security guard and the Meteorological Department Prepare for heavy rain Beware of flash floods and strong wind waves during 31 May – 6 June 2023.
On May 31, 2023, General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Follow up on flash flood situation surveillance flooding Flooding and strong winds After the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPP) notified 10 provinces in the eastern and southern regions. Be prepared for heavy rain Beware of flash floods and strong winds from May 31 to June 6, 2023. Therefore, all relevant agencies have been urged to be prepared to deal with the situation. Have officers closely monitor the disaster situation 24 hours a day, including organizing an operational team with disaster machinery to be stationed in the risky area. in order to respond to incidents and provide immediate assistance to people
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Operations Center Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Monitor weather conditions and consider risk factors. together with the Meteorological Department Strong wind waves and heavy to very heavy rain were announced on May 31, 2023 at 5:00 a.m., informing that the southwest monsoon is quite strong prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, causing wind waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to be quite strong. force The waves are 2-3 meters high in the Andaman Sea, more than 3 meters in thunderstorm areas, 1-2 meters in the Gulf of Thailand, and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms For small boats in the Andaman Sea, should refrain from leaving the shore until June 6, 2023. For the eastern and southern regions, the west coast continues to have thunderstorms. And there are some heavy to very heavy rains in the areas of Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
Police notify the area to monitor the situation Between 31 May – 6 June 2023 as follows
flash flood watch area flooding and flooding
Eastern region 4 provinces: Chonburi (Ban Bueng, Si Racha, Bang Lamung), Rayong (Mueang, Klaeng, Ban Khai), Chanthaburi (Mueang, Khao Khitchakut, Na Yai Am, Tha Mai) and Trat (Mueang, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai, Koh Chang, Koh Kood)
Southern region: 6 provinces: Ranong (every district), Phang Nga (every district), Phuket (every district), Krabi (Mueang, Koh Lanta, Khlong Thom), Trang (Mueang, Ratsada, Huai Yot, Na Yong) and Satun (Mueang, La-Ngu, Thung Wa)
Strong wind wave area
Southern region: 6 provinces: Ranong (Mueang, Suk Samran, Kapoe), Phang Nga (Mueang, Koh Yao, Thap Put, Takua Thung, Thai Mueang, Takua Pa, Kuraburi), Phuket (all districts), Krabi (Mueang, Khlong Thom, Koh Lanta, Nuea Khlong, Ao Luek), Trang (Kantang, Sikao, Palian, Samran Beach) ) and Satun (Mueang, La-ngu, Manang, Thung Wa districts)
Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate Therefore coordinated the provinces in the eastern region, southern region and Bangkok. Including the District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center in risky areas, be prepared to deal with heavy rain that can cause flash floods, flooding, flooding and strong winds. He urged staff to monitor and monitor the situation closely 24 hours a day, especially the amount of rain in each area closely. Including monitoring areas prone to heavy rain or accumulated rain. which may cause flooding
for natural attractions Especially Tham Namtok, Tham Lod, if there is heavy rain, there is a risk of disaster. The provincial governor shall order the responsible agencies. Announce warnings and block the area to prohibit anyone from entering the area. Organize staff to monitor the risky areas 24 hours a day. In areas with flooding situations Please be careful of the danger of electric leakage. In case there is a risk of danger, cut off the electricity immediately. It also urged to organize an operation team with disaster machinery to be stationed in the risky area in order to respond to the incident and provide timely assistance to the people.
Area to watch out for strong wind waves
Ordering the province to issue announcements or install warning signs for people in coastal areas. And inform tourists not to swim in the sea during strong waves. Ready to coordinate with the Harbor Department, the Navy, the Marine Police, notify the maritime by giving sailors captain passenger ship operator Sailing with more caution. and if the situation in the area tends to be severe Consider banning sailing from the shore completely. In addition, warn people in the risky area in advance. and inform the District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate Local government organizations, related agencies and people in risky areas to monitor weather information and news from the government closely As well as publicizing to people to be careful of the danger of thunderstorms and strong winds.
At the end of the day, the government spokesman also asked people in risky areas to closely follow the weather and official news. and be prepared to deal with potential disaster situations The public can follow the announcement of disaster alerts on the THAI DISASTER ALERT application and if they suffer You can report incidents and ask for help online. 1784 (Line ID @1784DDPM), including a safety hotline. Telephone number 1784 24 hours a day to coordinate further assistance.
