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Flood and landslide risks threaten 52 villages in four Thai provinces
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The Department of Water Resources, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has issued flash-flood and landslide warnings through its Early Warning System (EWS).
Key facts
- The department’s notice states that risks have been detected at 16 monitoring stations covering 52 villages in four provinces across Thailand
- Water Resources Office 1 reported continuing rain across 70% of northern Thailand, with heavy rainfall in some areas, particularly Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan and Tak.
- According to the overall alert summary, 23 villages are at the watch level, 21 are at the preparedness level and eight are at the critical level.
- Chiang Rai requires the closest monitoring, with 14 villages under watch, 20 at the preparedness level and eight at the critical red-alert level.
Summary
The department’s notice states that risks have been detected at 16 monitoring stations covering 52 villages in four provinces across Thailand. Residents in affected communities have been urged to check their local alert levels and prepare to respond without delay.
According to the overall alert summary, 23 villages are at the watch level, 21 are at the preparedness level and eight are at the critical level.