Agriculture Minister Mobilizes Relief Effort in Nan After Flooding
Agriculture Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit deployed emergency relief teams, water trucks, and pumps to Nan province's Pua and Phu Phiang districts after flooding and mud damage, with community kitchens established to feed residents whil
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit led a team to Pua and Phu Phiang districts in Nan province to rapidly assist residents affected by flooding and mud inundation. He ordered the mobilization of water-spraying trucks, pumps, and water trucks to restore affected areas, and established community kitchens to distribute food. He stressed that all agencies must accelerate recovery to return the areas to normal conditions as soon as water levels drop.
Suriya said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul instructed the Agriculture Ministry to quickly assess the situation and assist residents. Water levels in Nan city have passed the critical threshold, peaking at approximately 8.5 meters rather than the feared 9 meters, minimizing severe impacts on the densely populated economic center. However, Phu Phiang and Pua districts suffered greater damage, particularly from mud inundating homes and public areas.
The Irrigation Department was ordered to begin immediate recovery work, deploying six water-spraying trucks to clean mud and restore homes. The Agriculture Ministry distributed food and relief supplies and set up a community kitchen in Phu Phiang district due to food shortages. Once water levels recede, all agencies will accelerate restoration efforts to return areas to their original condition.
The inflowing water, while damaging Nan areas, helped replenish Siriki Dam in Uthai Thani province by approximately 400 million cubic meters, which will benefit agricultural water management. The Agriculture Ministry will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Irrigation Department Director-General Withaya Kaewmee said the agency mobilized pumps to rapidly extract water from flooded areas, tasked staff with monitoring water levels closely, and committed to keeping residents informed continuously and promptly to minimize damage to homes, livelihoods, and assets.
Suriya instructed the Irrigation Department to expedite assistance and relief, and ordered preparation of machinery and water trucks to support area restoration and clear access routes so residents can resume normal activities quickly. He urged Nan residents to closely follow official announcements and advisories to prepare and collectively overcome this crisis.
