Jeseth orders 24-hour water monitoring in Nan Province

Thairath•Politics•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has ordered a 24-hour surveillance of the flooding situation in Nan Province.

•Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth ordered all units to monitor the Nan Province water situation 24 hours a day on August 9, 2026.
•Flooding in Wiang Sa District has affected 3 sub-districts, 6 villages, and 138 households.
•Water levels at station N.13A in Wiang Sa District were measured at 8.36 meters, which is 1.86 meters above the bank level.
•Officials are monitoring potential water level rises in Mueang Nan and Phu Phiang districts.

•On August 9, 2026, Jeseth Thaiseth monitored heavy rain and water levels in the Nan River within Nan Province.
•Water levels at station N.13A in Wiang Sa District reached 8.36 meters, exceeding the bank level of 6.50 meters by 1.86 meters.
•In Wiang Sa District, flooding has impacted 138 households across 6 villages in 3 sub-districts.
•Mueang Nan and Phu Phiang districts have floodwalls 1.50 meters higher than the original bank level to help mitigate impacts.
•Jeseth Thaiseth instructed the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of Nan Province, local administration, and local government organizations to monitor the situation 24 hours a day.
•Relevant agencies have provided initial assistance to affected areas in Wiang Sa District.
•Jeseth Thaiseth advised residents in low-lying and riverside areas to move belongings and vehicles to high ground and beware of electrical hazards.
•Jeseth Thaiseth stated that measures will be upgraded immediately if the risk increases to ensure public safety.

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Jeseth Thaiseth

"I ask the people of Nan Province, especially those in low-lying areas and riverside areas, to be vigilant and monitor the situation closely."

ขอให้พี่น้องประชาชนจังหวัดน่าน โดยเฉพาะผู้ที่อยู่ในพื้นที่ลุ่มต่ำและพื้นที่ริมแม่น้ำ เฝ้าระวังและติดตามสถานการณ์อย่างใกล้ชิด

Jeseth Thaiseth

"The important thing is that we must not wait for the incident to occur before preparing."

สิ่งสำคัญคือเราต้องไม่รอให้เกิดเหตุแล้วค่อยเตรียมพร้อม

Jeseth Thaiseth(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who ordered the 24-hour monitoring of the water situation in Nan Province.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The agency reporting flood situations and tasked with monitoring and assisting the public.

Hydro-Informatics Institute(สถาบันสารสนเทศทรัพยากรน้ำ)

The organization providing rainfall data for Wiang Sa District.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry to which Jeseth Thaiseth serves as Deputy Minister.

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The province currently experiencing heavy rain and flooding in the Nan River.

Wiang Sa District(อำเภอเวียงสา)

A district in Nan Province where 138 households have been affected by flooding.

Mueang Nan District(อำเภอเมืองน่าน)ℹ️

An area in Nan Province where water levels were predicted to reach the bank level.

Phu Phiang District(อำเภอภูเพียง)ℹ️

An area in Nan Province where water levels were predicted to reach the bank level.

Nan River(แม่น้ำน่าน)ℹ️

The river experiencing rising water levels in Nan Province.