Bangkok June 1-Royal Irrigation Department Beware of flash floods and water flows in 10 provinces in the southern and eastern regions. According to the Meteorological Department, There will be continuous rain from 1-10 June. Special caution in areas prone to repeated flooding and more than 90 millimeters of rain in 24 hours.
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said Instruct all irrigation offices to monitor the water situation according to the Meteorological Department. From 1-4 June, the moderate southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand. In addition, a low pressure cell covers the Martaban Bay. Myanmar Causing upper Thailand to still have rain and thunderstorms in some places Then from June 5-10, upper Thailand will have more rain. Especially in the eastern and southern parts of the Andaman side, which is on the monsoon side, there will be more rain and there will be heavy rain in some places that may cause flash floods. flooding and water overflowing
According to the assessment and analysis of the water situation with forecasted rain from the Meteorological Department, there are areas that must be monitored for the impact of continuous and heavy rain in 10 provinces as follows:
Eastern region 4 provinces, namely Chonburi Province (Ban Bueng, Si Racha and Bang Lamung districts), Rayong (Mueang Rayong, Klaeng and Bankai districts), Chanthaburi (Mueang Chanthaburi districts, Khao Khitchakut, Na Yai Am and Tha Mai) and Trat (Mueang Tra districts, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai, Koh Chang and Koh Kood).
The 6 southern provinces are Ranong (all districts), Phang Nga (all districts), Phuket (all districts), Krabi (Mueang Krabi, Koh Lanta and Klong Thom districts), Trang (Mueang Trang, Ratsada, Huai Yod and Na Yong districts) and Satun (Mueang Satun, La-ngu districts). and Thung Wa)
Mr. Praphit said emphasis on irrigation projects Prepare both personnel Machines and tools are stationed at risk points according to the plan for dealing with flood situations. Continuously monitor the weather and water situation. especially in areas with cumulative precipitation of more than 90 millimeters in a 24-hour period and areas prone to regular flooding. or urban areas that used to be flooded and unable to drain in time Including publicizing the water situation and notifying people in advance. Most importantly, they must be ready to help the affected people immediately.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency