Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department issued a new alert on the evening of the 4th, stating that due to the impact of Typhoon Hagupit, all 52 provinces nationwide must be on high alert for flash floods, mudslides, sudden floods, and urban flooding from the 7th to the 10th. Special attention should be paid to monitoring the safety of small and medium-sized reservoirs with a water storage capacity exceeding 80%.
On the same day, Deputy Spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister's Office, Airin, stated that the government is highly concerned about the potential impact of Typhoon Hagupit on people's lives and urged the public to closely monitor weather changes and take precautions to protect their health. She specifically reminded farmers to take preventative measures against damage to crops caused by strong winds and heavy rains. Fishermen navigating in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should avoid areas prone to thunderstorms to ensure safe navigation. Furthermore, from the 7th to the 9th, some areas may experience sudden floods or flash floods. The public should continue to pay attention to weather warnings issued by government departments, strictly adhere to official disaster prevention guidelines, guard against potential risks, and ensure personal and property safety.
According to the latest weather forecast, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of northern, northeastern, central, and southern Thailand in the coming days, with some areas designated as key disaster prevention and monitoring zones.
The Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation stated that many small and medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently exceeding 80% of their total capacity, and some reservoirs are experiencing inflows exceeding their storage capacity, posing a risk of overflow and potentially causing flooding downstream. Local governments and residents in affected areas should closely monitor water levels and take preventative measures to minimize disaster losses. (End)
