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DDPM Warns 60 Provinces & Bangkok of Summer Storms, Advise Caution

DDPM Warns 60 Provinces & Bangkok of Summer Storms, Advise Caution

Matichon•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued warnings for 60 provinces and Bangkok to brace for summer storms, emphasizing the need to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and potential lightning strikes.

  • •DDPM has alerted 60 provinces and Bangkok to prepare for summer storms, emphasizing preparedness and public warnings.
  • •The government, through the DDPM, is concerned about potential impacts and has instructed close coordination with risk-prone provinces.
  • •Authorities are urging citizens to monitor weather forecasts, inspect homes, and avoid dangerous areas and actions during thunderstorms.

Overview

  • •DDPM issued urgent instructions on May 7 for provinces and Bangkok to prepare for summer storms.
  • •DDPM warns 60 provinces, including Bangkok, to prepare for summer storms with heavy rain and strong winds.
  • •DDPM is coordinating with provinces to monitor weather, inspect potential hazards, and prepare emergency response.
  • •Citizens are advised to survey their residences and avoid dangerous areas like under large trees or billboards.
  • •The government, through the Prime Minister, expressed concern for citizens' safety during the summer storm season.
  • •Summer storms are predicted to bring thunderstorms, strong gusts of wind, and heavy localized rainfall.
  • •DDPM will continue to coordinate with provinces to ensure rapid assistance for affected citizens.
  • •Citizens are urged to avoid using mobile phones during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of lightning strikes.

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Key Quotes

Theerachat Katchamat
"The government, led by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as Commander of National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, is concerned about citizens who may be affected by current summer storm situations."
รัฐบาล โดยนายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล นายกรัฐมนตรีและรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงมหาดไทย ในฐานะผู้บัญชาการป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยแห่งชาติ มีความห่วงใยพี่น้องประชาชนที่อาจจะได้รับผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์พายุฤดูร้อนที่เกิดขึ้นในระยะนี้

Key Entities

Organization

DDPM(ปภ.)ℹ️
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, which is issuing warnings and coordinating preparedness for summer storms.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, which is included in the warning for summer storm preparedness.

Person

Theerachat Katchamat(นายธีรพัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)
The Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), who is providing information about the summer storm warnings and preparedness measures.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who is overseeing the national disaster prevention and mitigation efforts.