​ ⁤ Subdistrict⁣ Health Promoting Hospitals in Chainat Province and Ban⁢ Len Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital in Ang Thong Province experienced flooding on the ground floor. Staff⁣ successfully relocated ⁢equipment, allowing continued ⁤service​ provision⁢ from the second floor.
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Continued Healthcare Services Despite‌ Flooding

Dr. Somrerk reported that healthcare services continue to be delivered to affected communities, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups. As the onset of the flooding in September 2023, a cumulative total of 18,288 people have received care. ⁤In the most recent three-day period, 193⁣ individuals ⁤were assisted, primarily elderly and bedridden patients in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Uthai Thani, and Nakhon ⁣Sawan ⁤provinces.

‌ ​ Healthcare professionals have provided 200,342 medical services, representing an increase of 2,911 services compared to the typical volume. These services ⁤include home visits, counseling, medication ‌distribution, and mental​ health support. Support provided includes⁣ 161,688 pieces‌ of medicine, medical supplies, and equipment, ⁢an ‌increase⁢ of 1,391 items, supplemented by flood ⁣relief kits and mosquito repellents.
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High Vigilance Declared Amid Ongoing‍ Rainfall

​ The situation is currently considered‍ to be at a “high vigilance” level, particularly in the lower Chao Phraya-Pa Sak-Chi-Mun river ​basins. This is due to continued rainfall from the monsoon trough and the remnants of Tropical Storm Kalmaege (known as Storm ​Kalmaege in ​the original text) between November 8th and 10th. Water levels remain elevated in some areas of the central ‌region ‌and the Chao Phraya River Basin.

Authorities ​are prioritizing the rehabilitation of affected public health facilities and maintaining close monitoring ‌for flood-borne diseases and mental⁢ health conditions⁣ within high-risk populations.

Tropical Storm Kalmaege and Thailand’s⁤ Monsoon Season

​ tropical Storm kalmaege,which impacted​ the region in early⁤ November 2023,contributed to ⁣the heavy rainfall exacerbating the flooding.⁤ Thailand experiences a⁤ distinct‌ monsoon season, typically from May to October, bringing important rainfall ​to ⁣many parts of the country.‍ The Chao Phraya River, Thailand’s major river, ⁣is particularly susceptible to flooding during the monsoon season ⁣and periods‌ of heavy rainfall.

​ ⁢ The Department of disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) provides⁤ regular updates on ‌flood situations and relief efforts throughout Thailand. DDPM Website.