Bangkok: The Department of Rural Roads is ramping up its efforts to provide continuous assistance to flood victims by deploying trucks to areas where smaller vehicles are unable to pass due to flooding. Officials are actively patrolling the affected regions to monitor the flood situation and are working on inspecting and repairing roads to ensure safe and convenient travel for the public.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Hunsiri, Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, emphasized the need for caution among residents in the affected provinces amid ongoing heavy rain and potential flooding. The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has mobilized personnel to patrol the rural road network impacted by the floods. Subordinate agencies are providing essential assistance, including manpower and vehicles, managing routes for public convenience, delivering consumer goods to those affected, inspecting electrical equipment safety, installing warning signs for electrical hazards, and setting up necessary safety equipment at temporary shelters. Additionally, personnel are conducting 24-hour patrols.
Furthermore, the Rural Roads Office 16 (Kalasin) is prioritizing the repair of rural road K.S. 4001 in Nakhu District, which connects to Tao Ngoi District, Sakon Nakhon Province. The road was affected by recent flooding, leading to a shoulder collapse. Initial repair efforts are underway to restore public access. Currently, 32 rural roads are impacted by flooding across nine provinces, including Uttaradit, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Phichit, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Sawan, and Ubon Ratchathani. Among these, 15 roads are passable, while 17 remain impassable. The Department of Rural Roads has installed warning signs, water level indicators, and red and white poles along the affected roads. An assessment of the situation will be conducted, and initial repairs will commence as soon as the water level recedes. For public reports or assistance, individuals can contact the Rural Roads Office in any province or call the Department of Rural Roads hotline at 1146.