Many provinces at risk of flash floods
Flash floods are expected to hit many districts in Nan, Ranong and Phang-nga provinces on Tuesday, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said.
The districts at risk of flash floods are:
— Nan's Go Kluea and Pua districts.
— Ranong's Muang, Kapor and Suk Samran districts.
— Phang-nga's Khura Buri, Takua Pa, Takua Thung, Thai Mueang and Kapong districts.
People in these areas should follow news from government agencies, beware of poisonous creatures and electricity, and be careful while driving in flooded areas, the department said.
Meanwhile, residents in Ranong, Phuket, Krabi and Trang provinces have been warned of strong winds and high waves.
Districts at risk of strong winds and high waves are:
— Ranong's Muang, Kapor and Suk Samran districts.
— Phang-nga’s Muang, Koh Yao, Thap Put, Khura Buri, Takua Pa, Takua Thung, Thai Muang and Kapong districts.
— Phuket's Muang, Kathu and Thalang districts.
— Krabi's Muang, Ao Luek, Nuea Khlong, Khlong Thom and Ko Lanta districts.
— Trang's Kantang, Sikao, Palian and Hat Samran districts.
— Satun's Muang, La-ngu, Manang and Thung Wa districts.
People in these areas should follow news from government agencies and beware of danger from strong winds, the department said.
All ships should proceed with caution and avoid thundershowers, while small boats should keep ashore, the department added.