“10 Provinces Warned to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Flash Floods from May 31 – June 6, 2023”

10 central and southern provinces have been warned to prepare for heavy rain. Beware of flash floods and strong winds from May 31 to June 6, 2023.

On May 31, the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate (PWA) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (PWA) informed that it monitored the weather conditions and considered risk factors. In addition, the Meteorological Department has issued an announcement No. 1 (161/2566) dated 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. Thailand is quite strong. For the central and southern regions, the west coast continues to have thunderstorms. and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas

with an area to monitor the situation Between May 31 – June 6, 2023 as follows

flash flood watch area flooding and flooding namely

Central 4 province These are Chonburi (Ban Bueng, Si Racha, Bang Lamung), Rayong (Mueang, Klaeng, Ban Khai), Chanthaburi (Khao Khitchakut, Na Yai Am, Tha Mai) and Trat (Mueang, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai, Koh Chang, Koh Kood).

South 6 province They are Ranong (all districts), Phang Nga (all districts), Phuket (all districts), Krabi (Mueang District, Koh Lanta, Khlong Thom), Trang (Mueang Ratsada, Huai Yod, Na Yong Districts) and Satun (Mueang La-Ngu District, Thung Wa District).

Announcement No. 1 warns 10 provinces of “strong wind wave and heavy rain”

Announcement No. 11 “Heavy rain – Andaman waves and strong winds”

Today’s weather! Thunderstorms all over Thailand, Bangkok, rain drops, southern-east, heavy rain

Strong wind wave area namely

South 6 province These are Ranong (Mueang District, Suk Samran, Kapoe), Phang Nga (Mueang District, Koh Yao, Thap Put, Takua Thung, Thai Mueang, Takua Pa, Kuraburi), Phuket (all districts), Krabi (Mueang, Klong Thom, Koh Lanta, Nuea Khlong, Ao Luek), Trang (Kantang, Sikao, Palian, Samran Beach). ) and Satun (Muang District, La-ngu, Manang, Thung Wa)

The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (PWA) has coordinated the provinces in the eastern, southern regions 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 to arrange staff to monitor and monitor the disaster situation closely 24 hours a day, especially closely monitoring the amount of rain in each area. 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. along with providing staff to monitor such risky areas 24 hours a day for areas prone to flooding Please be careful of the danger of electric leakage. In the event that there is a risk of danger, cut off the electricity immediately. In this regard, he has urged to organize an action team with disaster machinery to be stationed in the risky area in order to respond to the incident and provide immediate assistance to people.

for areas 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 to consider prohibiting sailing from the shore completely

In addition, let the province notify people in risky areas 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.

For people living in risky areas Please follow the weather and news information from the government closely. and be prepared to deal with potential disaster situations The public can follow the announcement of the danger alert on the “THAI DISASTER ALERT” application and if they are in trouble, they can report and ask for help via Line. “Security receives notification 1784” by adding a friend Line ID @1784DDPM, including the 24-hour security hotline 1784, to coordinate further assistance.