Southern Thailand girds for heavy rain, floods
Thai authorities are preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the southern region, with emergency resources being mobilized. The government has issued warnings for flash floods and landslides expected between October 5 and 10.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management is critical for Thailand, given the region's history of severe flooding and its importance to the tourism economy.
Bangkok residents making their way through floodwaters in an inflatable pool in Lat Krabang district earlier this week. (EPA Images pic)
BANGKOK: As heavier rainfall looms over southern Thailand in the coming days, authorities are stepping up preparations and readying personnel, machinery and emergency resources for immediate deployment.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also heads the national disaster command, said rainfall in the south was expected to increase as the weather system moved into the region.
“Authorities should use weather forecasts to identify areas at risk of flash floods, forest run-off and landslides, and ensure that personnel, disaster-response machinery and resources are ready for immediate deployment,” he said.
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