Songkhla Prepares for Monsoon With 12 Pump Stations Ready
Songkhla province has deployed 12 giant water pumps across vulnerable areas and designated 22 monitoring zones to combat expected monsoon flooding. The province completed preparations including equipment readiness and a 603-million-baht eme
Songkhla province is mobilizing defenses against flooding, designating 22 monitoring zones and positioning 12 giant water pumps for immediate deployment during emergencies. On August 17, Deputy Governor Jirawat Manichote chaired a meeting of the water situation analysis and disaster warning coordination task force, bringing together government agencies, local authorities, educational institutions, and civil society organizations.
The Songkhla Irrigation Project reported completing six categories of monsoon preparedness measures: identifying 22 flood-watch areas, managing water reserves according to operational guidelines, preparing pump equipment, inspecting hydraulic structures and monitoring systems, removing aquatic weeds to improve drainage efficiency, and implementing a 603-million-baht central budget emergency relief program for 2025 to strengthen water management and reduce flood impacts across the province.
The Regional Water Resources Office 8 reported continuously monitoring rainfall data through the Meteorological Department and tracking water levels around the clock. Current cumulative rainfall in Songkhla stands at 582.75 millimeters, still below normal for this period. Water levels in main rivers remain below danger thresholds, and no early flood or landslide alerts have been issued for the province between August 10-17.
Songkhla has prepared multiple pumping units, water trucks, crane-equipped trucks, and other machinery ready for immediate deployment in emergencies. The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center Region 12 reported 161 units of personnel, equipment, and support resources including flood response vehicles, various rescue boats, pumps, and victim assistance equipment. The province plans to install 12 water pumping stations in vulnerable areas across four districts: Rattaphum, Hat Yai, Singhanakhon, and Muang, with ongoing dredging of aquatic plants and sediment from waterways to enhance drainage capacity and reduce flood risks during the rainy season.
