Thailand warns 6 southern provinces of floods and landslides

Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned six southern provinces to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods, forest runoff, landslides, and rough seas as a strong south-west monsoon is expected to affect the region from 3-8 June. DDPM Director-General Theerapat Katchamat said that the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre had assessed weather conditions and risk factors following a warning issued by the Meteorological Centre for the West Coast of Southern Thailand. According to the weather advisory, a relatively strong south-west monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and Thailand’s western southern region is expected to bring increased rainfall and isolated heavy to very heavy downpours through 4 June, with the risk of flash flooding and runoff. Authorities also expect rough sea conditions in the Andaman Sea. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are forecast to reach 2-3 metres, rising above 3 metres in areas experiencing thunderstorms. In the lower Andaman Sea, waves are expected to reach about 3 metres, with higher waves in stormy conditions. The DDPM identified six provinces as areas at risk of flash floods, water runoff, flooding, and landslides between 3 and 8 June: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Four provinces were also placed on alert for strong winds and rough seas: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Theerapat said provincial authorities and regional disaster prevention centres had been instructed to closely monitor weather and water conditions, deploy emergency response teams, and position heavy equipment in high-risk areas to ensure rapid assistance if needed. Officials were also ordered to monitor vulnerable tourist attractions, including caves and waterfalls, and temporarily close sites if conditions become dangerous. Authorities plan to install warning signs along coastlines and advise tourists against swimming during periods of rough seas. Boat operators, captains, and passenger ferry services have also been urged to exercise caution, with sailing restrictions possible if conditions worsen. Provincial agencies have been instructed to maintain round-the-clock monitoring, prepare temporary shelters, and ensure adequate supplies of food, drinking water, and essential items in case evacuations become necessary. The DDPM urged residents to follow official warnings and monitor updates through the THA DISASTER ALERT mobile application, the DDPM Line service 1784, or the 1784 emergency hotline, which operates 24 hours a day.

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Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned six southern provinces to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods, forest runoff, landslides, and rough seas as a strong south-west monsoon is expected to affect the region from 3-8 June. DDPM Director-General Theerapat Katchamat said that the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre had assessed weather conditions and risk factors following a warning issued by the Meteorological Centre for the West Coast of Southern Thailand. According to the weather advisory, a relatively strong south-west monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and Thailand’s western southern region is expected to bring increased rainfall and isolated heavy to very heavy downpours through 4 June, with the risk of flash flooding and runoff. Authorities also expect rough sea conditions in the Andaman Sea. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are forecast to reach 2-3 metres, rising above 3 metres in areas experiencing thunderstorms. In the lower Andaman Sea, waves are expected to reach about 3 metres, with higher waves in stormy conditions. The DDPM identified six provinces as areas at risk of flash floods, water runoff, flooding, and landslides between 3 and 8 June: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Four provinces were also placed on alert for strong winds and rough seas: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Theerapat said provincial authorities and regional disaster prevention centres had been instructed to closely monitor weather and water conditions, deploy emergency response teams, and position heavy equipment in high-risk areas to ensure rapid assistance if needed. Officials were also ordered to monitor vulnerable tourist attractions, including caves and waterfalls, and temporarily close sites if conditions become dangerous. Authorities plan to install warning signs along coastlines and advise tourists against swimming during periods of rough seas. Boat operators, captains, and passenger ferry services have also been urged to exercise caution, with sailing restrictions possible if conditions worsen. Provincial agencies have been instructed to maintain round-the-clock monitoring, prepare temporary shelters, and ensure adequate supplies of food, drinking water, and essential items in case evacuations become necessary. The DDPM urged residents to follow official warnings and monitor updates through the THA DISASTER ALERT mobile application, the DDPM Line service 1784, or the 1784 emergency hotline, which operates 24 hours a day.

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