PUBLISHED: 17 Oct 2024 at 05: 57
Despite the fact that many locals claim to have received promised assistance, Chiang Mai province’s disaster relief center has closed after apparently wrapping up its goal.
Tosapol Phuanudom, the lieutenant government of Chiang Mai, made the announcement on Wednesday that the help center would close.
It was set up as a result of the extreme flooding that Chiang Mai experienced between October 5 and October 14. Despite the closing, reduction work from different state agencies continue to assist affected people, Mr Tosapol said.
The middle coordinated regular meetings at 8am to determine the disaster situation, addressing issues such as water management, aid distribution and public health, he said.
It even took gifts, set up homes and provided health assistance to flood victims. As waters receded and living returned to normal for most people, the council’s operations were brought to a nearby on Monday, said Mr Tosapol.
However, some people have claimed on social media that they did not receive the help that the center had promised.
Some people criticized the lack of clear contact about the center’s area and the procedure for requesting assistance, and reported difficulties in reaching the emergency hotlines.
According to them, participants from various areas, rather than the government, were seen as playing a more effective role in providing support.
In reaction, Chiang Mai state said over 95 % of affected people received timely help.
The state intends to clear up and restore the city by removing trash and sanitizing roads and neighbourhoods in the future. According to authorities, lessons learned from this disaster may be presented to the government in November to strengthen upcoming disaster management strategies.
According to Jirayu Huangsab, an assistant to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Chao Phraya Dam’s decreased level of water release has made it safe for Bangkok and other northern regions to avoid flood.
He did, however, advise South Africans to be diligent because heavy rains in the area could cause landslides in 13 regions.