Spokesperson for the CPOC revealed that Chiang Mai Province is ready to cope with the overflowing Ping River, while the flooding in Loei Province has eased, with no injuries or deaths. The chairman of the CPOC Forward Command has visited the area to monitor the impact of the flash flood and listen to the public's feedback. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, advisor to the Prime Minister and spokesman for the Flood, Storm and Landslide Relief Operation Center (FSOC) and the Forward Operation Center in Chiang Rai Province, revealed that according to media reports on the flood situation in 3 districts of Loei Province, namely Wang Saphung District, Phu Ruea District and Phu Kradueng District, it is stated that it is the most severe in decades. At present, Mr. Chaiphachon Charoonpong, Governor of Loei Province, has visited the situation in Wang Saphung District. He initially reported that the water situation in the entire area has improved, with no injuries or deaths. As for the damage to the people's properties, they will u rgently survey and provide assistance as soon as possible. As for Chiang Mai Province, as previously announced that there is a risk of the Ping River overflowing its banks, with the water level expected to peak in the middle of the night tonight, Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn, Governor of Chiang Mai Province, has ordered emergency response units to be stationed in the area, mobilizing additional high-pressure water pumps and maintaining water pumping 24 hours a day. At the same time, vulnerable groups of people (the elderly and bedridden patients) have been moved to safe places. Temporary shelters for bedridden patients have been prepared, and people in the risk areas have been notified to move their belongings to higher ground. 'Chiang Mai Province has divided the area into 7 zones, with the zones expected to be most affected being Ban Pa Phrao Nok, restaurants, piers, and underpasses under the Pa Daed Bridge. It is expected that the highest water level that will flood the area will be around 80 cm. For safety reasons, belongings should be moved higher than the level. If Chiang Mai residents need assistance, they can call the CMFORCE center at 083-7043675,' said Mr. Jirayu. Mr. Jirayu added that this afternoon, Ms. Thirat Samretwanich, Deputy Minister of Interior and Chairwoman of the Forward Command Center, visited Ban Likhai, Tambon Nang Lae, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai Province, which was affected by flash floods. Riverside houses were damaged, roads were eroded, and there were landslides in many areas. She distributed consumer goods and medicine to the people and listened to their opinions in the area. 'At this point, the public would like to expedite repairs to the bridges used for travel and to adjust the spillway to be a spillway instead of a water gate to reduce the risk of using people to open and close them. They also want the telephone and internet signals to be expanded to cover all areas, which will help the public receive important news and warnings, reducing possible losses. The chairman of the Forwa rd Command Center has coordinated with relevant agencies,' said Mr. Jirayu. Source: Thai News Agency
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