"Phumtham" revealed that he will call a meeting of relevant agencies to monitor the flood situation in the North at the Royal Irrigation Department this afternoon, emphasizing the order to urgently help the people.Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, acting Prime Minister, revealed that the flooding and flash flooding situation in the northern region has affected a large number of people at this time. At 1:00 p.m. today (22 August), he will join in monitoring the water situation and hold a meeting with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Surasee Kittimondol, Secretary-General of the National Water Resources, and Mr. Chuchart Rakchit, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department. Previously, Mr. Phumtham had ordered the Ministry of Interior and provincial governors to urgently provide assistance to affected people and for the Office of the National Water Resources to manage and quickly drain water, as well as for the Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister to take care of relief bags to quickly and comprehensively deliver to affected people.In addition, all relevant agencies are requested to be ready to handle the situation that is still out of control. People in the area are requested to follow the advice of the provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, as well as follow news from the government, be aware of the dangers of electricity, especially in areas with flooding along power lines, power poles, or objects that conduct electricity. Avoid driving in areas where water flows through for safety, and avoid traveling in risk areas. -Source: Thai News Agency