Chiang mai: Chiang Mai Province has opened a command center to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as rain is predicted to begin this afternoon. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has established a war room to closely monitor the situation.
According to Thai News Agency, the command center in Chiang Mai will operate a 24-hour hotline at 1567 to facilitate incident reporting and assistance requests. With heavy rainfall expected tomorrow, especially in the upper northern region, preparations are underway to manage potential impacts.
The current water situation indicates readiness, with all reservoirs and the Ping River prepared to handle incoming water from Typhoon Wipha. Agencies have organized 40 temporary shelters with the capacity to accommodate more than 21,000 people and designated parking areas for 10,500 cars to avoid floodwaters. Efforts are also in place to enhance water drainage, construct water retention walls, and drain the moat of Chiang Mai to manage rainwater effectively in the city.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has mobilized resources, including manpower and machinery, to assist affected residents. They are also using Cell Broadcast technology to provide continuous warnings.