NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 14 December 2014 – Heavy rain in the southern regions of Thailand has affected 9 districts and one person has been reported missing. Meanwhile the army is prepared to perform rescue operations.
The Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, Gen Udomdej Sitabutr, has commanded the Army’s disaster mitigation center to order all units in the area to monitor flood situations and to perform rescue operations in cooperation with other sectors immediately when needed.
Many rescue operations have already been carried out in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, such as at the Tha Sala and Sichon districts, to provide assistance and evacuate people to the safe areas.
Meanwhile, the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peerasak Hin-muangkao, has ordered all government agencies to warn the public of potential risks that stem from heavy rain such as flash floods and landslides.
Status reports as of this afternoon have reported 9 districts, 33 sub-districts, and 50 villages affected by the rain with one person reportedly drowned and missing in Huai Nam Dang, Phrom Khiri district. The missing person is Mr. Meechai, 37, from Bangkok. Searching operations are currently on the way.
