BANGKOK, 28 May 2010 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) warns residents in 25 provinces across the country of flashflood, forest water, and landslide during these few days.
People residing near waterways and lowlands in the 25 provinces are warned to beware of dangers from heavy rains which can cause flashflood, forest water, and landslide from 27 to 28 May 2010. The department also advises the residents to keep abreast of weather forecasts.
In addition, they are suggested to evacuate to high ground immediately if the water level increases dramatically in a short time, its color changes to the same color as soil of the nearby mountain, wild animals are alert, or a loud sound of gushing water is heard.
The 25 provinces include central provinces of Kamphaeng Phet, Uthai Thani, and Nakhon Sawan, western provinces of Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan, as well as eastern provinces of Chon Buri, Rayong, and Trat.
Others are northeastern provinces of Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan, as well as southern provinces of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
The DDPM has hence instructed its local offices to monitor the situation closely and have necessary equipment prepared. Residents affected by natural disasters can notify the DDPM for assistance via hotline 1784 around the clock.