Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Efforts Underway as Rainy Season Floods Loom

Strategic Insights -

As the rainy season approaches, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is taking proactive steps to prepare for potential flooding in flood-prone areas. Director-General Mr. Phasakorn Boonyalak has directed the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center in Chiang Rai to distribute disaster relief machinery to affected regions, including Chiang Rai, Phrae, and Nan provinces. The DDPM has already deployed equipment and machinery, such as 14-inch water pumps and flat-bottomed boats, to key locations, including Mae Sai District in Chiang Rai Province and Nan Province.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is closely monitoring weather conditions in all areas, particularly in the northern region where flooding is a concern.
  • Disaster relief machinery, including 14-inch water pumps, flat-bottomed boats, and vehicles for transporting victims, has been deployed to flood-prone areas such as Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, Phrae Province, and Nan Province.
  • Mr. Phasakorn Boonyalak has ordered all disaster prevention and mitigation centers to prepare disaster machinery, equipment, and emergency response teams to launch rescue operations upon request.
  • The DDPM has coordinated with provincial disaster prevention and mitigation offices to prepare for the 2025 flood.
  • The Department has provided specific details on the type and number of equipment deployed, including 14-inch water pumps and flat-bottomed boats, to support flood relief efforts.
  • Mr. Phasakon has emphasized the importance of closely monitoring water situations in provinces under their care and dispatching emergency machinery to risk areas immediately.

Statistics:

  • 14-inch water pumps have been deployed to Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, and Nan Province.
  • 4 units of flat-bottomed boats with equipment have been dispatched to flood-prone areas.
  • 3 vehicles have been provided for transporting victims in Nan Province.
  • 2 units of 14-inch water pumps with equipment have been deployed to Phrae Province.
  • The DDPM has closely monitored weather conditions in all areas, particularly in the northern region.

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency (24 May 2025)
  • Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)