Warning 34 provinces to watch for landslides on 20-22 September

Department of Georesources 34 provinces are warned to watch for landslides and wild water flows in 34 provinces during September 20-22 due to storms. Emphasis is placed on special vigilance in areas with accumulated rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters. The color of the water is cloudy - wood debris follows the water. The Department of Georesources reminds the Department of Georesources and the general public in 34 provinces to monitor landslides and forest water flows during 20-22 September 2024, including Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, Phrae, Nan, Phayao, Uttaradit, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, Mae Hong Son, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, Trad, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. However, He emphasized that the Department of Georesources' Geodisaster Alert Network closely monitors weather data and continuously measures rainfa ll. Along with monitoring areas with heavy rainfall of more than 100 mm/24 hours. At the same time, a public advisory was issued to people in low-lying areas and floods. Belongings/animals/items should be stored and transported to a higher place or a safe place. Notice the indications such as the color of the water is cloudy. There are driftwood debris following the water, etc. Avoid crossing waterways/shortcuts or going into the water to fish/other aquatic animals, and should arrange 24-hour surveillance guards and prepare flashlights or lighting equipment. Stay alert and ready to go to safety. Plan for disaster warnings from upstream, midstream, and downstream. If an incident occurs, notify the villagers of the situation of landslides and wild water flows and notify the relevant agencies to assist and resolve the situation. Source: Thai News Agency