CHIANG RAI, 26 May 2014 – The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR)’s disaster unit warned residents in the North to brace for possible soil erosion ahead of the rainy season.
The DMR said that a major earthquake and hundreds of aftershocks early this month has caused a shift in the geological landscape, which may trigger soil erosion.
The expected large volume of rainfall during the upcoming wet season can further soften the soil and create a number of landslides in areas affected by the earthquake.
Residents in Chiang Rai province, especially those living along the Lao River, are urged to closely follow weather updates.
The DMR also addressed reports regarding a new fault line called the Pua line discovered in Nan province. However, the department’s analysts have disputed the claim that fault line was new. Rather, they said the line has existed for a long time.
