Government spokesperson reveals the Prime Minister is following the flood situation in Phrae Province, urging all parties to rush to help the people. Be vigilant and follow the flood situation. Flash floods continue to flow closely. Considering the safety of the public is the main thing.
Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that due to the heavy rain situation in Phrae province, it has caused flooding. Flooding people’s homes and agricultural areas, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance We have received reports of the situation and are concerned about the people in the area. Has ordered Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Transport Go to the area to urgently monitor the situation. He also urged relevant agencies to provide full assistance and care to the people. Because it is expected that there will be flooding for another 1-2 days.
Including giving orders to the governor Sukhothai and Phitsanulok provinces Prepare to deal with the situation The water is currently being drained along the Yom River. which may flood riverside areas in Sukhothai and Phitsanulok provinces The Royal Irrigation Department has hastened the drainage of water towards the Nan River to reduce the impact. Including instructing the governor of Phrae Province and related agencies in the area to provide assistance to people affected by the flood situation. by the Prime Minister Emphasize that the most important thing is to be ready to help the people. Please prepare your brothers and sisters in the area. By collecting things up high first. And if there is anything left, you can coordinate with officials in the area to provide assistance immediately. Everyone will work hard to keep all citizens safe.
Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Said further: from the situation that occurred The Governor of Phrae Province has instructed the District Chief Executives of local government organizations, kamnans, village headmen, watch out for flooding and flash floods. Mudslides in the area and in order to prepare for such a situation Therefore requesting that the District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate local government organization Related agencies and the public Follow weather information and news from the government. Public relations creates awareness among the public. Citizens can report urgent matters to the kamnan, village headman, local government organization in the area, or the district chief of the area where the incident occurred, or to the Phrae Provincial Incident Command Center. Phrae Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Phrae Center in order to receive help in a timely manner
“As heavy rain occurred during the night of the 29th to the morning of the 30th of September 2023, Phrae Province had heavy rain in almost every area, resulting in many areas being affected by flooding. Civil defense volunteers, police, soldiers, Phrae Provincial Administrative Organization joined together to remove obstacles in the waterway. and help people lift things to escape the water. The Prime Minister urged all parties involved to rush to help people affected by the situation to keep them safe. Assist in moving elderly citizens to safety and removing their belongings from their homes. and have officials closely and continuously monitor and monitor the flood and flash flood situation. Taking into account the safety of the people as the main concern and survey the various damages after the water recedes in order to provide compensation to the affected people according to government regulations,” Mr. Chai said
Source: Thai News Agency