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Flash Floods and Disasters: Thailand Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The Thai News Agency announced on 23 May 2025, that the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has instructed 52 provinces to be on high alert for flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and flooding between 23-27 May 2025. The Ministry of Interior has urged provinces to monitor weather conditions, rainfall, and water levels in the area, particularly in high-risk zones. The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC) has coordinated with disaster prevention and mitigation centers in risk areas to prepare for heavy rainfall that may cause flooding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has instructed 52 provinces to prepare for flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and flooding between 23-27 May 2025.
  • The Ministry of Interior has urged provinces to monitor weather conditions, rainfall, and water levels in the area, particularly in high-risk zones.
  • The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC) has coordinated with disaster prevention and mitigation centers in risk areas to prepare for heavy rainfall that may cause flooding.
  • Emergency machinery and emergency response teams must be prepared to respond to incidents and provide assistance to victims immediately when a disaster occurs.
  • Provinces are asked to publicize information on weather conditions and news from the government closely and to notify people in risk areas in advance so that they can properly prepare to handle the situation and act safely when a disaster occurs.
  • People in risk areas are urged to continuously monitor weather conditions, situation information, and news from the government and prepare to deal with potential disasters by strictly following government recommendations.
  • The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has identified 15 provinces in the North, 17 provinces in the Northeast, 10 provinces in the Central region, and 10 provinces in the Southern region as being at high risk for flooding.
  • The department has also identified medium and small reservoirs with water volumes of more than 80 percent in 24 provinces as being at risk for flooding.
  • The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC) has urged officials to closely monitor weather conditions, rainfall, and water conditions in the area, especially areas with heavy rainfall and areas with continuous rainfall for a long time.
  • For natural tourist attractions, especially waterfall caves and Lod caves, if there is a risk of a disaster, an announcement must be made and the area must be closed off to prevent anyone from entering the area.

Statistics:

  • 52 provinces have been instructed to prepare for flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and flooding between 23-27 May 2025.
  • 15 provinces in the North, 17 provinces in the Northeast, 10 provinces in the Central region, and 10 provinces in the Southern region are at high risk for flooding.
  • 24 provinces have medium and small reservoirs with water volumes of more than 80 percent that are at risk for flooding.
  • The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC) has coordinated with 52 provinces to prepare for heavy rainfall that may cause flooding.

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)
  • Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC)
  • Meteorological Department
  • Office of National Water Resources (ONWR)

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