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Cell Broadcast alerts issued as flood risks rise in Phetchabun and Ubon Ratchathani
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued urgent warnings on Thursday (August 20) for parts of Phetchabun and Ubon Ratchathani, where residents face risks from flash floods, rapid run-off, landslides and rising water levels i
Key facts
- Cell Broadcast alerts were sent to communities in both provinces through cooperation between the DDPM and mobile network operators AIS, True and NT.
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- In Ubon Ratchathani, the DDPM said the Mekong River was continuing to rise and could overflow into low-lying riverside communities between August 20 and 25.
- Members of the public can report an emergency or request assistance through the Line account @1784DDPM or the DDPM emergency hotline on 1784, available around the clock.
Summary
Cell Broadcast alerts were sent to communities in both provinces through cooperation between the DDPM and mobile network operators AIS, True and NT.
In Phetchabun, the DDPM warned residents of Lom Kao district after heavy rain accumulated over two to three days and continued to fall.