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“Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department” Many provinces warn of flash floods, short-term floods and landslides

Facebook Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Send a message saying: Forecast and warning report for August 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm, be prepared for overtopping and flooding conditions.

• Northern Region, Chiang Rai Province (Muang District, Mae Sai, Mae Chan, Wiang Chai, Chiang Saen, Pa Daet, Chiang Khong, Phaya Mingrai, Theing, Khun Tan, Wiang Kaen, Wiang Pa Pao) and Southern Province (Muang District, Wiang) Sa, Chaloem Phrakiat, Na Noi, Thung Chang, Chiang Klang, Pua, Ban Luang, Tha Wang Pha, Bo Kluea, Phu Phiang).

In this regard, local residents are advised to be prepared and follow the advice of relevant government agencies. Prepare to evacuate vulnerable people from flooded areas. Move things to higher ground, including preparing an emergency kit, lighting equipment and sandbags. Be prepared to check the electrical system to avoid the risk of leakage. And avoid activities and avoid flooded areas.

• Northern region: Mae Hong Son Province (Mueang District, Pang Mapha, Pai, Mae Sariang, Sop Moei, Mae La Noi), Chiang Mai (Gallani Vadhana District, Chom Thong, Mae Taeng, Mae Chaem, Fang, Chai Prakan), Chiang Rai (Mueang District, Mae Chan, Chiang Saen, Doi Luang, Wiang Chi Rung, Chiang Khong, Phaya Mingrai Thoeng, Wiang Pa Pao), Lamphun (Mae Tha District, Pa Sang, Li), Lampang (Muang District, Wang Nuea, Thoen Serm Ngam, Hang Chat), Phayao (Chiang Kham District, Phu Sang) and Nan (Thung Chang District, Chiang Klang, Wiang Sa, Tha Wang Pha, Pua, Chaloem Phrakiat, Bo Kluea).

• Southern Region: Songkhla (Mueang, Hat Yai areas), Yala (Mueang, Yaha, Kabang, Bannang Sata areas) and Phuket (all areas).

• Northern region, Phayao Province (Muang District, Phu Sang, Pong, Chiang Muan, Dok Kham Tai, Chiang Kham), Phayao Province (Mueang District, Song, Long Nong Muang Khai, Rong Kwang, Sung Men, Wang Chin), Su Mueang District, Si Satchanalai, Sawankhalok, Si Samrong, Kong Krailat) and Phetchabun (Mueang Chon Daen Wang Pong District)

• Northeast region: Loei (Chiang Khan District) and Udon Thani (Mueang, Ku Kaeo, Chaiyawan, Pen, Nong Han Districts)

Please pay attention to government information. Beware of the dangers of poisonous animals and insects. Danger of electric current, especially in flooded areas, power lines, poles or conductive objects. Be careful when driving in areas where water flows across the road. For safety reasons, it is forbidden to travel into caves and waterfalls.

• Northern region: Mae Hong Son (Muang District), Chiang Mai (Phrao District), Chiang Rai (Wiang Kaen District, Mae Chan, Mae Suai, Chiang Khong, Wiang Pa Pao), Lampang (Wang Nuea District) and Nan (Song Kwae District, Chiang Klang, Thung Chang, Tha Wang Pha, Pua, Bo Kluea, Chaloem Phrakiat).

• Southern Region: Phuket (Muang District) and Yala (Kabang District)

Please monitor the news closely. Avoid foothill areas at risk of landslides and routes with fast currents or not near waterways. Be prepared to plan evacuations along safe routes and locations. Stay away from soil flow lines.

• Central region: Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samutprakarn and Bangkok.

• Southern Region: Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

In this regard, the general public is requested to pay attention to the information released by the government. Estuarine areas and coastal lowlands should remain vigilant about the impact of rising sea levels.

Thank you Facebook Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department DDPM