BANGKOK, 5 September 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is warning residents in the North to brace for possible flash floods during the next few days.
The Meteorological Department has reported that the presence of a monsoon trough in the upper part of Thailand, coupled with the influence of the southwesterly winds, is bringing torrential rains to the North and the Northeast.
The DDPM stressed that residents in 13 northern provinces, including Chiang Mai, Lampang, Tak, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and Nan, are at risk of severe floods and landslides.
The department has instructed officials to closely monitor the situation and be prepared to offer assistance to people where necessary.
