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DDPM warns of Tropical Storm Sodel and Mekong River rise

DDPM warns of Tropical Storm Sodel and Mekong River rise

Khaosod•Society•52m ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has ordered risk areas to prepare for heavy rain and rising water levels caused by Tropical Storm Sodel.

  • •Chairat Kaewpiangpen led the 23/2026 Situation Awareness Team meeting on September 2, 2026.
  • •Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Thailand between September 1–2, 69, and September 3–7, 69.
  • •Tropical Storm Sodel and a low-pressure cell over the Gulf of Tonkin are the primary weather drivers.
  • •The Mekong River is showing a trend of continuous increase in water levels.

Overview

  • •On September 2, 2026, Chairat Kaewpiangpen presided over the 23/2026 Situation Awareness Team meeting at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
  • •The Thai Meteorological Department predicts heavy to very heavy rain in the Northeast on September 1–2, 69, and across the North, Northeast, Central, and East on September 3–7, 69.
  • •Heavy rain is caused by a monsoon trough passing through Northern and Northeastern Thailand into Tropical Storm Sodel and a low-pressure cell in the Gulf of Tonkin.
  • •Heavy and accumulated rainfall may cause flash floods and forest runoff, particularly in foothills and lowland areas.
  • •Chairat Kaewpiangpen instructed risk-area provinces and local administrative organizations to update contact lists for community leaders and use the Cell Broadcast Service for urgent warnings.
  • •Provinces with natural tourist attractions such as caves and waterfalls must evaluate safety and restrict access if conditions become dangerous.
  • •Provinces along the Mekong River must monitor upstream water, inspect flood defenses, and warn riverside businesses.
  • •Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation regional centers are to prepare personnel and machinery to support operations 24 hours a day.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)
The agency responsible for disaster prevention and mitigation and the organizer of the Situation Awareness Team meeting.
DDPM(ปภ.)
Abbreviation for the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️
The agency providing weather forecasts regarding heavy rain and Tropical Storm Sodel.
National Disaster Warning Center(ศูนย์เตือนภัยพิบัติแห่งชาติ)
The center responsible for sending warnings via the Cell Broadcast Service.
Local Administrative Organizations(อปท.)
Local entities tasked with coordinating contact information for community leaders in risk areas.

Person

Chairat Kaewpiangpen(นายชัยรัตน์ แก้วเพียงเพ็ญ)
Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Place

Mekong River(แม่น้ำโขง)ℹ️
A river with rising water levels requiring close monitoring in risk areas.
Gulf of Tonkin(อ่าวตังเกี๋ย)ℹ️
The location of a low-pressure cell influencing rainfall in Thailand.