PRESS RELEASE:
Flooding in the capital districts of Phatthalung Province and Srinagarindra District has returned to normal. However, storm damage has affected 17 homes in Pak Phanang District of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and eight homes in Singhanakhon District of Songkhla.
Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been reported. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has directed agencies to assess the damage and assist affected residents promptly, while issuing warnings for continued vigilance due to heavy rainfall.
The Meteorological Department has reported ongoing rainfall in southern Thailand caused by high-pressure systems and the northeast monsoon. A stronger cold air mass expected on November 27 is likely to intensify rainfall in the south, increasing the risks of flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides. Agencies, including the Office of the National Water Resources and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, are coordinating efforts to monitor water levels, implement preventive measures, and assist at-risk communities.
Warnings have been issued for potential flash floods and landslides from November 22-24 in ten provinces, including Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. In Ron Phibun District, 24-hour accumulated rainfall has reached 174 millimeters, with an additional 123 millimeters expected, posing significant risks of landslides and flash floods. In Phatthalung Province, 14 villages remain under close watch due to continuous heavy rainfall.
Despite the heavy rains, water levels in all southern river basins remain within the riverbanks, with no reports of overflow. The government continues to monitor the situation closely and prepare assistance for affected areas.
The preceding is a press release from the Thai Government PR Department.
