The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned of run-offs and flash floods in four southern provinces from March 21 to 22.
The department quoted the Meteorological Department as stating that during the period a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could develop into a cyclone, move northward and reach Myanmar.
As a result, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned, heavy downpours could bring run-offs and flash floods to all districts of Ranong; Takua Thung, Khura Buri, Kapong, Takua Pa and Thai Muang districts of Phangnga; Muang, Thalang and Kathu districts of Phuket; and Muang, Khao Phanom and Plai Phraya districts of Krabi during the three-day period.
The department advised affected people to seek help via its LINE ID, @1784DDPM, and its hotline number 1784 around the clock. (TNA)
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