Storm Kalmagee Flooding: Sukhothai Hospital Transport Issues
- Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals in Chainat Province and Ban Len Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital in Ang Thong Province experienced flooding on the ground floor.
- Somrerk reported that healthcare services continue to be delivered to affected communities, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups.
- Healthcare professionals have provided 200,342 medical services, representing an increase of 2,911 services compared to the typical volume.
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Flood response ongoing in Chainat and Ang Thong Provinces, Thailand
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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.
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.
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.