Bangkok, July 17- Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department The Meteorological Department warns of a stricter plan for dealing with flooding situations, warning tropical storm Talim will move ashore in Vietnam tomorrow evening. In Thailand, there will be more rain in all regions and heavy to very heavy rain in 64 provinces between July 17-20, repeating the collection of water from the rain that falls over the dams.
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said Ordering irrigation projects across the country to implement plans for dealing with flood situations According to the Meteorological Department's announcement on Severe Tropical Storm Ta Lim (TALIM) will pass through Hainan Island and make landfall in upper Vietnam on the evening of July 18, although the storm will not move directly into Thailand. But the storm will help pull the southwest monsoon to be stronger. In addition, the monsoon trough will move down across the northern region. Northeast and the upper central region Therefore, between 17 - 20 July, every region will have more rain. There will be heavy to very heavy rain in some places in 64 provinces, with flash floods and flash floods possible.
For the 64 provinces that need to be especially careful according to the announcement of the Meteorological Department, consisting of
Date 17 Jul.
Northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Nan, Tak and Kamphaeng Phet provinces
Northeastern region includes Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Central region includes Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Samut Songkhram, including Bangkok and its vicinity.
The eastern region includes Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
The southern region is Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
On 18 Jul.
Northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Tak and Kamphaeng Phet provinces
The Northeastern Region includes Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Central region includes Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Samut Sakhon, including Bangkok and its vicinity.
The eastern region includes Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
The southern region is Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
Date 19-20 Jul.
Northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun
Northeastern region includes Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Central region includes Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram Including Bangkok and its eastern vicinity, namely Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
The southern region is Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Tri Omarat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
The Royal Irrigation Department has prepared by closely monitoring the weather and water situation as well as assessing and analyzing the water situation with forecasted rainfall from the Meteorological Department and the Hydro-Informatics Institute. (Public Organization) to designate areas to watch out for the risk of flash floods. flooding and urban areas that used to be flooded cannot be drained in time Especially in areas with cumulative rainfall of more than 90 millimeters during a 24-hour period, the irrigation office responsible for bringing machinery and equipment to the risky point. Including preparing personnel and backup communication systems to be ready. It also stressed to inspect the strength and usability of irrigation buildings and to inspect and repair the embankment along the river. Including removing obstructions in the water to increase drainage efficiency.
Mr. Praphit said has emphasized to collect water from the rain that falls over the reservoir At the same time, consider managing the water in the reservoir to be under control. If it is necessary to increase the amount of discharge, it must not affect the area at the end of the reservoir. At the same time, we must be prepared to integrate with the provinces and related agencies in public relations and notify people in advance and must help people in a timely manner. In case of situation
If agencies or people need help You can inquire at irrigation projects near your home or call the Royal Irrigation Department hotline 1460 all the time.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency