Government spokesman Reminds people to follow the weather forecast from the Meteorological Department. Reveals that the Prime Minister has ordered the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers to go to the area to closely monitor the people. Remind to monitor the water situation 24 hours a day and notify the public at every stage. Help until the situation is passed.
Today (Oct. 1, 2023) Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office Revealed that the Meteorological Department has issued a warning to the public to be careful of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain. The Meteorological Department has forecast the weather for the next 24 hours (1 Oct. 66) The monsoon trough runs across the lower northern, upper central, and northeastern regions. In addition, the southwest monsoon covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand. This characteristic causes heavy rain in some areas in the northern region. Northeast Central region including Bangkok and surrounding areas People in the area are asked to be careful of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain. This may cause flash floods and flash floods. Especially mountain slopes, near waterways and low-lying areas. Including increasing caution when traveling through areas with thunderstorms and avoiding being in open areas. under the big tree and advertising signs that are not strong as well For the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, there are waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 2 meters high. For the lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are high. 1-2 meters
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office further said: The Meteorological Department also has a weather forecast for the next 7 days (1-7 Oct. 2023) for every region of Thailand. There will still be thunderstorms. There will be more rain and heavy to very heavy rain in some places. Ready to advise caution during 3-6 Oct. 2023, asking people in the lower central, eastern and southern regions to be careful of dangers from heavy to very heavy rain and strong wind gusts in some places. This may cause flash floods and flash floods. Especially mountain slopes, near waterways and low-lying areas. Including increasing caution when traveling through areas with thunderstorms. and avoid being in the open air under the big tree and advertising signs that are not strong as well Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. As follows during the time when Thailand has heavy rain and accumulated rain. Therefore, people are asked to follow the weather forecast of the Meteorological Department closely as well.
“Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Continuously monitoring the water situation, the Prime Minister is concerned about people in many flood-affected areas who still need help. Ordered the Deputy Prime Minister Minister visits the area Currently, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Currently in the flooded area, speeding up monitoring and directing assistance to the people. In order to work efficiently, the Prime Minister emphasized that all relevant parties are ready to work in the area. Remind to closely monitor the water situation 24 hours a day and notify the public at every stage. Help the people until the situation passes. and after the water receded Let all officials hurry to help the people. Rehabilitating residential houses Return to normal as soon as possible. The Prime Minister thanked and gave encouragement to officials in all sectors. who work hard to provide for the people affected by the floods Let's get through the situation together," Mr. Chai said.
Source: Thai News Agency