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Flash Flood Alert Issued in Thailand's Nan Province

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In the early hours of June 28, heavy rainfall led to flash flooding in the Bo Kluea district of Thailand's Nan province, prompting the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to issue an emergency flash flood alert via Cell Broadcast. Residents were instructed to evacuate immediately and move to safe areas, with the DDPM collaborating with major mobile network providers AIS, True, and NT to monitor the situation and disseminate updates. The warning also advised residents to contact the DDPM's 24-hour disaster hotline for emergency assistance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued an emergency flash flood alert via Cell Broadcast in the Bo Kluea district of Thailand's Nan province due to heavy rainfall.
  • The alert instructed residents to evacuate immediately and move to safe areas, with the DDPM collaborating with major mobile network providers AIS, True, and NT.
  • A landslide blocked Highway 1081, which connects Bo Kluea to Chaloem Phra Kiat district, at around 6:00 AM, forcing a disaster response unit to be dispatched to clear the debris.
  • Authorities have coordinated with the Bo Kluea Highway Maintenance Unit and other agencies to ensure the safety and mobility of affected residents.
  • Residents in need of emergency assistance can contact the DDPM via Line at @1784DDPM or call the 24-hour disaster hotline at 1784.
  • The DDPM has been closely monitoring the situation and providing updates to residents through the collaboration with major mobile network providers.

Statistics:

  • The flash flood alert was issued at 3:30 AM on June 28.
  • The landslide occurred at around 6:00 AM, blocking Highway 1081.
  • The disaster response unit from the 32nd Ranger Forces Regiment was dispatched to clear the debris.
  • The DDPM Collaborated with AIS, True, and NT to issue the emergency alert through Cell Broadcast.
  • The DDPM's 24-hour disaster hotline is 1784.

Sources:

  • "Thailand's DDPM Issues Emergency Flash Flood Alert" ( Thai News Today )
  • "Residents Urged to Evacuate As Flash Floods Hit Bo Kluea" (Bangkok Post)
  • "Landslide Blocks Highway in Bo Kluea, Thailand" (Thai News Agency)
  • "DDPM, AIS, True, and NT Collaborate for Emergency Alert" (Thai News Today)
  • "Residents Can Contact DDPM for Emergency Assistance" (Bangkok Post)

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