Srettha calls for long-term fixes for repeat flooding

Srettha calls for long-term fixes for repeat flooding

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited this state yesterday to speak with officials about the flood scenario, according to UBON RATCHATHANI.

In order to ensure a fast response to the floods and to emphasize the need for long-term solutions, the leading visited Regional Irrigation Office 7 in the Muang district.

Despite less flood than the previous year, Mr. Srettha stated that the government needs to take action to stop more flooding in the province because it would have an impact on the commercial sector.

The state may keep a close eye on communicable diseases, he claimed, which can also result from flooding.

The primary minister urged relevant organizations to improve drain techniques and reduce flooding’s intensity.

Mr. Srettha contacted the 2nd Army Area to offer assistance to those impacted by the issue and to investigate creating an alert program.

According to a cause, the leading implemented plans to build drain tunnels or water bypasses in Kaeng Saphue to hasten the Mun River’s water depletion without harming the environment.

Over 13, 000 homes in the Muang, Warin Chamrap, Munang Samsip, Trakan Phuetphon, Lao Sue Kok, Don Mot Daeng, Khuang Nai, Tan Sum, and Det Udom regions have been impacted by flooding.

Hazard areas have been set up in the areas of Muang Samsip, Warin Chamrap, Puang, Trakan Phuetphon, and Lao Sue Kok.

However, until tomorrow, the Office of National Water Resources has issued a warning about potential display storms and run-off brought on by heavy rains around main river like the Wang, Yom, and Chao Phraya.