Lampang – Kiew Lom Dam – Kio Kho Dog for more drainage The Wang River overflows.. Governor Lampang issued an urgent announcement Inform all departments – people in 6 districts to collect things up high Prepare for flash floods
Today (26 Aug. 65) Mr. Sithichai Chindaluang, Governor of Lampang Province as the provincial director issued the most urgent announcement Notify the sheriff of every district Mayor of Lampang Mayor of Khelang Nakhon Mayor of Phichai The mayor of the city surrounded the rhino. and related agencies that to be prepared for flooding
The Lampang Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division has monitored the weather conditions and considered risk factors. It was found that in the past, Lampang Province had accumulated rainfall and there was a lot of rain in the upper part of Lampang Province. causing the water level in the Wang River to rise steadily This may result in overflow and flash flooding in the lowland areas along the Wang River.
Therefore, the districts, municipalities and related agencies in the area of Mueang Lampang District, Jae Hom District, Ko Kha District, Sop Prap District, Thoen District and Mae Phrik District are therefore required to proceed as follows:
1. Follow the situation and alert people who are in risky areas to move things Property that may be damaged rises above the flood level.
2. Keep an eye out for risk areas that may be affected. and reinforce the low river bank to prevent water overflowing and flooding the area as well as organizing officers to monitor such risky areas 24 hours a day
3. If there is a disaster and resulting in damage to life and property in any area to expedite the action to help the victims by organizing forces in the form of a civil state team Investigate the damage and act according to the rules. relevant regulations asap and report the operation to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Lampang Province within 24 hours.
After the Kiew Lom Dam and the Kew Kho Mae Dam Has increased the amount of drainage from the dam 319-350 cubic meters per second. by adjusting each time 20 cubic meters/second, which at 4:30 p.m. the water mass has started entering the Lampang Municipality causing the amount of water in the Wang River to rise and fill its banks Some of the lowlands have flooded the roads and flowed into the houses of the villagers.
Meanwhile, Lampang Municipality has mobilized to set up sandbag packing points to distribute to villagers on both sides of the Wang River to block in front of their houses. At present, 3 service points have been opened, namely, point 1, at the Defense (Fire Fighting) Building, Lampang Municipality, Point 2, Fire Station Unit 2, Pong Sanuk, 24 hours a day, and Point 3, the old DAP center. rubber dam (Service is available until 8:00 PM.) People who want sandbags can be picked up.
Koh Ka District It has been reported that water from the Wang River and its tributaries has caused many areas to flood the houses of the villagers as well.
