Department of Mineral Resources Issues Landslide and Flooding Alert for 14 Provinces
Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources warned of landslide and flooding risks in 14 provinces across the South, Northeast, and North due to heavy monsoon rains expected to continue over vulnerable hillside and low-lying areas.
The Department of Mineral Resources has issued landslide and flash flood warnings for 14 provinces due to continuous heavy rainfall in vulnerable areas. According to the Meteorological Department's 24-hour forecast, Thailand will experience persistent rainfall with heavy to very heavy downpours in some areas of the western coast of the South, the Northeast, and the East, along with heavy rain in some areas of the North, Central Region, Bangkok, and surrounding areas. This is caused by a strong southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand, combined with a low-pressure depression over northern Vietnam.
The 14 provinces at risk are: Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Tak, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Trat, Loei, Chaiyaphum, Ranong, Phangnga, and Krabi.
The public is urged to beware of hazards from heavy rainfall and accumulated water, which may cause flash floods and flash floods, particularly in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying areas. Community volunteers in high-risk areas are asked to continuously monitor landslide and flash flood situations and prepare for potential geological disasters. Relevant agencies in the area are instructed to closely and continuously monitor the situation. If geological disasters occur, officials must promptly inspect the affected areas to provide assurance and initial guidance to residents in high-risk zones.
