Floodwaters Rise: 18 Provinces on High Alert as Emergency Forces Rush to the Rescue

September 28, 2024 – At 10:45 am, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWH) reported that there is a flood situation in 18 provinces, including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Nan, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Tak, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Loei, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Ubon Ratchathani, Prachinburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya includes 73 districts, 284 subdistricts, 1,408 villages, 32,973 affected families. Send operational personnel together with relief efforts in the event of machinery disasters. Drain water from the area and provide assistance and relief to those affected. Including accelerating the restoration of areas where the situation has been resolved to return to normality continuously and with all its might.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD) reports that between August 16 and September 27, 2024, a flood situation occurred in 37 provinces, including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Phayao , Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Loei, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Ubon Ratchathani, Prachinburi, Ang Thong, Phra. Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Rayong, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Phuket, Yala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Trang and Satun The total affected areas are 213 districts, 926 sub-districts, 4,93 0 villages, 175,955 affected families. , a total of 49 people died and a total of 28 people were injured.

Currently, there is still a flood situation in 18 provinces, including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Nan, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Tak, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Loei, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Ubon Ratchathani , Prachinburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The total affected areas are 73 districts, 284 sub-districts, 1,408 villages, 32,973 affected families, the details as follows:

The northern region includes 10 provinces, 43 districts, 142 sub-districts, 739 villages, 16,926 affected families.

1. Chiang Rai: Floods occurred in 4 districts, namely Muang District, Wiang Pa Pao District, Mae Suai District and Mae Lao District, a total of 12 sub-districts, 108 villages , 2,892 families affected. The water level has decreased.

2. Chiang Mai: Flooding occurred in 3 districts: Mueang District, Mae Ai District and Mae On District, a total of 10 subdistricts, 25 villages, 7 families affected, water levels increased.

3. Nan: Floods occurred in 3 districts: Na Noi District, Na Muen District and Wiang Sa District, a total of 9 subdistricts and 10 villages, the water levels decreased.

4. Lampang: Floods occurred in 5 districts, namely Mae Phrik District, Sop Prap District, Thoen District, Ko Kha District and Chae Hom District, a total of 21 sub-districts, 129 villages, 3,571 families affected. The water level has risen.

5. Lamphun, floods occurred in 7 districts, namely Mueang District, Pa Sang District, Ban Thi District, Thung Hua Chang District, Mae Tha District, Wiang Nong District Long and Ban Hong district, a total of 29 sub-districts, 234 villages, 4,113 families affected

6. Phrae: Floods occurred in 4 districts, namely Long District, Wang Chin District, Sung Men District and Mueang District, a total of 11 subdistricts, 27 villages, 819 households hit. The water level has decreased.

7. Tak: Floods occurred in 2 districts, Sam Ngao district and Ban Tak district, for a total of 5 subdistricts, 39 villages, 1,445 families affected. Water levels were stable.

8. Phetchabun: Floods occurred in 5 districts, namely Chon Daen District, Si Thep District, Lom Kao District, Nong Phai District and Lom Sak District, a total of 7 sub-districts, 21 villages, 738 families affected, water levels stable.

9. Phitsanulok: Floods occurred in 7 districts, including Phrom Phiram District, Bang Rakam District, Mueang District, Bang Krathum District, Wang Thong District, Nakhon Thai District and Wat Bot district, a total of 26 sub-districts, 103 villages, 1,694 families affected, water levels are stable.

10. Sukhothai: Floods occurred in 3 districts: Sawankhalok district, Si Samrong district and Mueang district, a total of 12 subdistricts, 43 villages, 1,551 families affected, stable water levels.

The north-eastern region includes 6 provinces, 20 districts, 72 sub-districts, 361 villages, 8,491 affected families.

1) Loei, floods occurred in Mueang district area, including 2 subdistricts, 4 villages, 112 families were affected and the water level decreased.

2) Nong Khai: Flooding occurred in 4 districts, namely Si Chiang Mai District, Tha Bo District, Mueang District and Phon Phisai District, a total of 26 sub-districts, 146 villages, 7,717 families affected and water levels have decreased.

3) Udon Thani: Floods occurred in 2 districts: Mueang District and Sang Khom District, a total of 6 sub-districts, 23 villages, 270 families affected, stable water levels.

4) Chaiyaphum: Flooding occurred in 4 districts, namely Khon Sawan District, Ban Thaen District, Phu Khieo District and Chatturat District, totaling 10 sub-districts, 42 villages and 66 households hit. The water level has decreased.

5) Maha Sarakham, floods occurred in 4 districts, namely Mueang District, Kantharawichai District, Kosum Phisai District, Chiang Yuen District, a total of 19 sub-districts, 123 villages, 23 families affected, the levels of water have decreased.

6) Ubon Ratchathani: Floods occurred in 5 districts, namely Khemarat District, Pho Sai District, Natan District, Khong Chiam District and Mueang District, totaling 9 under -districts, 23 villages, 303 families affected. The water level has decreased.

The eastern region includes 1 province, 4 districts, 6 sub-districts, 21 villages, 639 affected families.

1) Prachinburi: Floods occurred in 4 districts, namely Prachantakham District, Kabin Buri District, Si Maha Phot District and Nadi District, a total of 6 sub-districts, 21 villages, 639 families affected, water levels stable.

The central region includes 1 province, 6 districts, 64 sub-districts, 287 villages, 6,917 affected families.

1) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Floods occurred in 6 districts, namely Bang Ban District, Phak Hai District, Sena District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Bang Pa-in District and Bang Sai district, for a total of 64 subdistricts, 287 villages and 6,917 stable affected families.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD) has mobilized personnel from disaster operations and machinery, such as

Disaster prevention and rescue helicopter KA-32, remote water pump water pump Victim transport vehicle Fast moving rescue vehicle Drinking water production vehicle 200 KVA truck with electric lighting, small trucks, fast-moving boat trailers, pontoons, water rescue equipment From the District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center of the area Nearby area Including district prevention and rescue centers in other regions where no dangerous situation exists. Participate in operations to provide assistance and alleviate the suffering of people in areas affected by disaster situations. Including contribution to the rehabilitation of roads. buildings In areas where the situation has been resolved so that people can return to normal life as soon as possible.

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