2024-07-30 15:20:00
“Kanchanaburi” declared an emergency disaster area, with 5 areas affected. Inspections found total losses to fish trap operators along the Guinei River exceeded 200 million baht.
At 8:30 pm today, July 30, 2024, Kanchanaburi Deputy Governor Mr. Atiwat Intra revealed that the Kanchanaburi Activity Command Center (Flood) led by Kanchanaburi Governor Lieutenant Colonel Tosapon Chaikomin today summarized the situation in Kanchanaburi flood conditions. A flash flood occurred. The water overflowed the river banks and submerged people’s houses. Public facilities including farmland and property were damaged. In Thong Pha Phum District Sangkhlaburi District, Sai Yok District, Mueang Kanchanaburi District Si Sawar District and Dan Makandiya District during the period from July 25 to 30, 2024, the specific situation is summarized as follows.
Heavy rains caused flash floods, overflowing river banks and landslides. The southwest monsoon passes through the northern regions. The Vajiralongkorn Dam has reduced its water discharge by 13.84 million cubic meters. Currently, there is no water being discharged from the Vajiralongkorn Dam.
About 40 rai of rice fields in Ban Wang Yaet Prang Phlo sub-district, Village No. 1, Lai Wo Sub-district, Sangkhla Buri District, were flooded. The flood height was about 30 centimeters, affecting 100 households. A landslide occurred on Highway 323. Then reach Kering Krawea Falls. It has now entered a normal state.
Residential houses in the Ban Pak Chaeng Pier area of Village No. 3, Tha Sao Subdistrict, Sai Yok District were flooded, and the water level in the Sai Yok District Branch of the Provincial Electricity Bureau was as high as 4 meters. Go in and cut off the power. A total of 17 affected households were evacuated to Wat Nam Tok evacuation center. For the time being, the kitchen of the Kanchanaburi Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office in Tha Sao Division has been set up using a dining truck. With the support of Suphanburi District 2 Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center, it is currently in normal condition.
Flash floods occurred in Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province. In addition, there is a large amount of water from Sai Yok district. The water level of the Guinei River has risen due to the large flow of water from Thong Papong District. Judging from the situation in the Ban Kao Subdistrict area, the water level has increased. In the area of Village No. 1, 3, 8, 9, and 13, there is water flowing into the resort and hotel facilities. Located along the Guinea River. As well as the houses of people in the lowlands. Currently, 50 cage farmers in villages 1-6, 8 and 9 in Nong Ya subdistrict are affected, with losses worth approximately 46,440,000 baht. Households were affected, with losses worth approximately 94,064,000 baht.
Cage fish farming farmers in the areas of Village No. 1-3, Chorakhe Phueak Subdistrict, Dan Makandiya District and Village No. 10, Klondo Subdistrict, have been affected, with total losses currently worth approximately Baht 11,860,000. 133 fish cage operators were affected, with total losses worth approximately 235,616,200 baht.
Flash flooding occurred in Na Suan sub-district of Si Sawat district. Additionally, there were fallen trees. A slide of rocks and debris blocked traffic. Srisawat Road Division brought machinery to tune the area. It has now entered a normal state. The road in Huai Mae Khamin village in Mae Khapeng district has been damaged and is being repaired.
Operations and Assistance The Governor of Kanchanaburi Province, represented by Lieutenant Colonel Tosaphon Chaikomin, and the head of the Kanchanaburi Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office. Sayyut District Chief Thong Pha Phum District Chief Sangkhaburi District Chief Sisawat District Military Unit Kanchanaburi Highway Division Police Officer Local Government Organization Kanchanaburi Electricity Board, volunteers, OPP, volunteers, foundations and Related agencies. Transport items to evacuation centers Survey damage and provide survival kits Set up kitchen near Waterfall Temple. Tha Sao subdivision helps suffering people cut down trees and repair road obstructions. To make traffic safer
Kanchanaburi Province has announced the establishment of a special zone to provide assistance to disaster victims. During the emergency, the affected areas include Sai Yok District, Thong Pha Phum District and other 5 districts. Investigations into the damage will be expedited in the districts of Sangkaburi District, Kanchanaburi Mon District and Dan Makandiya District. Provide assistance as soon as possible
In addition, as a precaution, the Kanchanaburi Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Bureau has issued instructions to relevant departments to notify and monitor the situation. Flash floods Flash floods overflowing river banks Preparing tools and equipment Machinery, military equipment and personnel are ready to provide immediate assistance 24 hours a day upon request. This includes investigating the damage as quickly as possible and providing assistance to those affected. Set up evacuation centers and kitchens to prepare meals for evacuees. The area around Namtok Temple, Tha Sao Street, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province.
Mr. Atisan Intra, Deputy Governor of Kanchanaburi Province, revealed that at 2 pm today, Deputy Minister of Fisheries Mr. Manop Noosorn and his team. Travel to the area to inspect damaged fish cages. Viewed from the flow of the northern water mass of the Guinea River. Headed to Mueang Kanchanaburi area with Mr. Somboon Plansomboon, Mayor of Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi Fisheries Kanchanaburi Agriculture and Cooperatives Kanchanaburi Fisheries Office officials receive and inspect students currently attending Kanchanaburi College of Agriculture and Technology. Come and help fish out the dead fish from the fish cage. Koh Samrong sub-area and Nong Nga sub-district Kanchanaburi Muang district in order not to affect the environment
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