“Kriang” reveals he is keeping an eye on flooding in Isaan, fearing that it may be under water due to flooding and storms. Prepare to proactively change work methods. The Prime Minister plans to go to the area to encourage citizens and civil servants, pointing out that Bangkok has not yet Worrying

Mr. Kriang Kaltinan, Deputy Minister of Interior, spoke about the meeting of the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division (CDC) in dealing with the flood situation, saying that today’s meeting was to discuss the general situation. But the thing that is emphasized is disaster prevention. Previously, it worked by relieving but not protected So the policy was given that More work must be done to prevent it. If we don’t do it, the situation will be the same as before. What happened this year has happened again. must also work on prevention For example, this year The water barrier is broken. There must be no shortage next year. Must work proactively It’s not passive work.

Mr. Kriang said that in the disaster-affected areas during the next 2-3 days, in the northern region where Phrae is located, the water will decrease. As for Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Uttaradit, it will still be several more days before reaching the Chao Phraya River.

“According to the Meteorological Department, on October 3, a storm will hit, but I’m still not sure if it will actually hit or not. If it enters, there will probably be many areas affected. Especially in the northeastern region Now it’s about water management. Because we have come to the end of the matter. Actually, water management must start from July. We do not start retaining water in May,” Mr. Kriang said.

Mr. Kriang also mentioned the risks in the area. The case of the northeastern region Water in the reservoir if a storm hits Downstream areas of the Mekong River, such as Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Roi Et, will likely return to be under water as usual.

“Now there has been coordination with the 6th Irrigation Department to deal with it. It is considered fortunate that the Mun River Basin The basin is not yet full. The Prime Minister will travel to Ubon Ratchathani Province on the 6th to give encouragement to civil servants working. and brothers and sisters in many provinces and will travel to many other provinces including Yasothon, Roi Et, Kalasin,” Mr. Kriang said.

Mr. Kriang also mentioned the risks in Bangkok. will be affected by this flood that some parts of water management can still be done in time. As for how much risk Bangkok is at? When looking at the water level compared to last year There is no risk today. But if a storm hits, then it will be at risk. If you don’t get in, it’s fine. The part that says a storm is coming in As far as contact with the Meteorological Department He stated that there were few opportunities to enter Thailand, but there were, and Bangkok was still comfortable.

Source: Thai News Agency