Pattani Raises Red Flag as Floods Widen
Pattani’s provincial seat has raised a red flag, indicating the severe flood situation after widespread flooding.
Pattani’s provincial seat has raised a red flag, indicating the severe flood situation after widespread flooding.
Pattani is currently experiencing severe flooding due to the overflow of water from Narathiwat and Yala provinces.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin urgently travelled to Narathiwat Province to inspect floodwaters before leaving for Phuket to meet the Malaysian Prime Minister.
Concerned about the flooding situation, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is preparing for an urgent visit to the Narathiwat province after the Cabinet meeting today.
Heavy flooding in Narathiwat Province, considered as the most severe in the past 40 years, has led the State Railway of Thailand to announce the closure of all train services on the southern line from Yala to Narathiwat.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will follow up the flood situation in three provinces in northeastern region namely Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothorn and Roi Et between October 6-7, according to Government Spokesperson Chai Watcharong.
The water situation in the Chao Phraya River Basin has continued to rise steadily, prompting efforts to release water from the Chao Phraya Dam to accommodate additional water inflow from the north.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin will convene a meeting with officials from the Royal Irrigation Department this afternoon to assess the flooding situation and discuss comprehensive assistance measures.
Forest runoff from Doi Inthanon Mountain triggered by heavy rain has inundated downstream communities, affecting over 100 houses and agricultural plots in Chiang Mai.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Mae Hong Son while in Tak, the level of the Moei River has risen to a dangerous red alert level.
The Meteorology Department has issued a warning to residents in the upper region of Thailand about continuous rainfall and urged them to be cautious of the dangers posed by accumulated rainfall.
Flooding happened in 15 districts of Songkhla province and killed one. Organizations quickly offered help to victims.