Govt warns of heavy rain Oct 5-7 and 11-14; monitors flood areas

MGR Online•Politics•6d ago

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The Thai government has ordered provinces to prepare resources for flood assistance while warning of two upcoming periods of heavy rain in October.

•Rain is expected to increase from October 5–7 and become heavy or stagnant from October 11–14 in the Central region from Nakhon Sawan downwards.
•The Prime Minister ordered flood-affected provinces to prepare personnel and resources for continuous public assistance.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) opened registration on October 2 for flood victims to claim remedy payments.
•Bangkok faces flooding in several communities outside flood walls, specifically in areas like Lat Krabang, Min Buri, Nong Chok, Prawet, Sai Mai, and Saphan Sung.

•The Prime Minister ordered provinces with flooding to prepare personnel and necessary resources to provide continuous assistance to the public in all dimensions.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warned of increased rain from October 5–7 starting in the Northeast, followed by heavy or stagnant rain from October 11–14 in the Central region from Nakhon Sawan downwards.
•Rain volume in the Central region between October 11–14 is expected to be 100 millimeters.
•Water discharge at the end of the Chao Phraya Dam is at 2,500 cubic meters per second, with situations in Chainat, Sing Buri, and Ang Thong remaining stable.
•Flooding persists in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (Sena, Phak Hai, Bang Ban districts), Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi, particularly in riverside areas.
•In Bangkok, areas such as Phahonyothin 54/1, Suwinthawong, Krungthep Kritha, Luang Phaeng, Chalong Krung, and Chao Khun Thahan are experiencing high water levels.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation opened registration on October 2 for flood victims to apply for remedy payments via the Tang Rat application and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration website.

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Lalida Pertwiwattana(ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the Prime Minister's orders and weather warnings.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The head of government who ordered provinces to prepare resources and personnel to help flood victims.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency providing weather forecasts regarding rain increases and heavy rain periods in October.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(ปภ.)

The organization that opened registration for flood victims to receive remedy payments on October 2.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The local government authority managing drainage and remedy registration for Bangkok residents.

Chao Phraya Dam(เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️

A dam where water is being discharged at 2,500 cubic meters per second.

Nakhon Sawan(นครสวรรค์)ℹ️

A province marking the start of the area expected to have heavy rain from October 11–14.

Chainat(ชัยนาท)ℹ️

A province monitored for water management with a currently stable situation.

Sing Buri(สิงห์บุรี)ℹ️

A province monitored for water management with a currently stable situation.

Ang Thong(อ่างทอง)ℹ️

A province monitored for water management with a currently stable situation.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครอยุธยา)

A province affected by flooding in Sena, Phak Hai, and Bang Ban districts.

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

A province where flooding remains stable, primarily affecting riverside areas.

Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️

A province where flooding remains stable, primarily affecting riverside areas.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city with various flooded communities and specific high-water roads.

Tang Rat(ทางรัฐ)

The application used by Bangkok residents to register for flood remedy payments.