The National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center (NDMC) has reiterated that people do not need to worry about the tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean that will not affect Thailand. It has warned that even though Thailand is preparing for winter, rain in 31 provinces must still be monitored.

Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, advisor to the Prime Minister and spokesman for the Operation Center for Flood, Windstorm and Landslide Victims (OCFV), revealed that today the Meteorological Department is still warning many areas to be careful of the impact of the unstable weather, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff. There are sensitive areas that must monitor for landslides and forest runoff during October 21-23 in 31 provinces, including:

Northern Region: Tak Province (Phop Phra), Chiang Rai Province (Wiang Pa Pao), Lampang Province (Wang Nuea), Uthai Thani Province (Ban Rai, Huai Khot, Lan Sak)

Eastern region: Chonburi Province (Sriracha, Bo Thong, Bang Lamung, Sattahip, Ban Bueng), Rayong Province (Ban Khai,
Khao Chamao), Chachoengsao Province (Tha Takiap, Sanam Chai Khet), Prachinburi Province (Na Di, Prachantakham), Chanthaburi Province (Chanthaburi City, Khlung, Khao Khitchakut, Pong Nam Ron), Trat Province (Koh Chang, Khao Saming, Bo Rai)

Northeastern region, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Pak Chong)

Central region: Kanchanaburi Province (Sangkhla Buri, Thong Pha Phum, Sai Yok), Nakhon Nayok Province (Mueang, Ban Na), Saraburi Province (Mueang Lek), Ratchaburi Province (Ban Kha, Pak Tho, Suan Phueng), Phetchaburi Province (Kaeng Krachan, Nong Ya Plong, Tha Yang), Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (Hua Hin, Pran Buri, Sam Roi Yot, Kui Buri, Thap Sakae, Bang Saphan, Bang Saphan Noi)

Southern Region Chumphon Province (Chumphon City, Sawi, Phato, Tha Sae, Lang Suan, Lamae, Thung Tako), Surat Thani Province (Tha Chana, Chaiya, Kanchanadit, Donsak, Phanom), Nakhon Si Thammarat Province (Sichon, Thasala, Khanom, Nopphitam), Ranong Province (Kapoe, Suksamran, La-un, Kra Buri), Phang Nga Province (Kapong, Takua Thung, Taku
a Pa, Thai Mueang, Kuraburi), Phuket Province (Thlang, Kathu, Phuket City), Krabi Province (Khao Phanom, Krabi City, Ao Luek, Plai Phraya, Koh Lanta), Trang Province (Khao Phanom, Krabi City, Ao Luek, Plai Phraya, Koh Lanta), Satun Province (Langu, Thung Wa, Manang, Kuan Kalong), Phatthalung Province (Kong Ra, Srinakarin, Sri Banphot), Songkhla Province (Saba Yoi, Hat Yai, Rattaphum), Yala Province (Betong, Thanto, Yaha), Pattani Province (Khok Pho, Mayo, Thung Yang Daeng Yarang, Narathiwat Province (Bajoe, Ra-ngae, Yi-ngo, Rueso, Sukhirin)

‘The volatile weather has prompted the Department of Mineral Resources to warn the public and coordinate with networks in the area to monitor several risk areas in 31 provinces in order to prevent and prepare to immediately provide assistance to the public if an incident occurs,’ said Mr. Jirayu.

Regarding the tropical cyclone situation in the western Pacific Ocean, Mr. Chirayu said that from the monitoring of the Meteorological Department, it was confirmed that this sto
rm is still very far from Thailand. Today (21/10/67) it is a depression moving west. It is likely to intensify into a tropical storm and will move closer to Luzal Island, Philippines, during 24-25 October before moving northwest into the South China Sea. Initially, it will not affect Thailand, but we will continue to monitor it continuously.

Mr. Jirayu also said that in the case of the flash flood in Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province, the overall situation has returned to normal. All the water flows into the Krasaeow Dam, helping to fill the reservoir for use during the dry season. There is no impact on the downstream area whatsoever. Meanwhile, the lower South, where heavy rain is still likely to continue, has drained water from Bang Lang Dam to increase the area to accommodate the additional water that will flow in over the next 7 days, approximately 86 million cubic meters, including planning to receive water during the rainy season in the South after this.

Source: Thai News Agency