“Anutin” reveals the flood situation has improved, emphasizing that the governor has full authority to give orders. Coordinate with all sectors to find additional water storage areas. Adopting the royal initiative of Monkey Kaem to solve the problem
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Revealing progress after going to the area to inspect flood victims caused by heavy rain in Kalasin Province, saying that yesterday (8 Oct. 2023) he went to the area along with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. and directors of various departments It has been reported that the situation has improved in a good way. However, the Ministry of Interior will speed up water management planning in collaboration with other sectors as well. It has ordered provincial governors to report on areas of various farms and farms. Which areas can be stored? Can be watered We will coordinate with the Ministry of Finance. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives To create a waterway so that water can be stored for use in the dry season.”
“In managing flooding in various areas, governors of every province have full authority to give orders. Announcement of risky areas Personnel management and tools Disaster machinery If there is a problem or any part that exceeds the decision-making power of the provincial governor. You can notify the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWH) or the Ministry of Interior. In order to receive support in various areas immediately, at this time there are no plans to go to any area. The method will be used to support, follow up and give orders if necessary. We already have people in charge of the line,” said the Minister of Interior.
Mr. Anutin said that if there is a flood coming in, it will be a concern in every area. Most of it comes from the large amount of rainfall. which causes the water level to increase Now all sides are trying to stabilize the situation. If the provincial governor does not coordinate with other provinces, it will cause even more flooding. Therefore, the network must be connected thoroughly. Kaem Ling Royal Initiative Project It is still considered the most useful. But we need to find additional space to store water. At this time, the provincial governor The Deputy Provincial Governor and District Chief will take full care of and stay close to the people in the affected area.
Source: Thai News Agency