2023-10-06 09:01:00
The Prime Minister went to the area to take action to solve the flooding problem in Ubon Ratchathani, emphasizing that the government will use the information to plan the solution. Order the development of a warning system, inform news, and check structural stability. Prepare to help-rehabilitate following experiencing a flood.
October 6th at 1:20 p.m. at Irrigation Office No. 7, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District. Ubon Ratchathani Province Settha Thavisin Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Meeting to follow up on the flood situation Ready to order preparations to prevent and solve flood problems, with Mr. Chaiya Phromma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Kriang Kaltinan, Deputy Minister of Interior. and executives of relevant agencies attended the meeting
Mr. Suphasit Kocharoenyot, Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province Said a report summarizing the water situation in Ubon Ratchathani Province that there was accumulated rainfall from January 1 to October 5 in the amount of 2,049.3 millimetres. The situation was heavy to very heavy rain in Ubon Ratchathani Province. and nearby provinces along with the rivers in the Nam Mun River and the Chi River River in the northern area of Ubon Ratchathani Province. This has caused a situation of water overflowing the banks, flooding, flooding low-lying areas and houses of people in 10 districts such as Mueang District, Warin Chamrap District, Muang Sam District, 62 sub-districts, 370 villages, over 3,460 households, and agricultural crops have been affected. Since 29 July, 10 districts, 311 villages, it is estimated that more than 83,000 rai of agricultural land has been damaged.
After listening to the summary, the Prime Minister said that Ubon Ratchathani Province and nearby areas There is a problem of flooding and flooding. Until it was well known from the time when he was in the private sector that there was a flood. Ubon Ratchathani Province is very difficult. When I walked into politics I was always aware of it. to problems that cannot be solved in an integrated long-term way He understands and is distressed that the problem is big and has accumulated for a long time. It cannot be edited. In a short period of time, last week there was a lot of flooding in Phrae and Sukhothai provinces, which are in the process of healing and solving the problems that occurred.
according to their own understanding Ubon Ratchathani Province The water season hasn’t arrived yet. Haven’t entered yet last year. From the Prime Minister’s Office There were many suggestions regarding going to see the flooding in the northern region. Or the northeastern region first? which he considered that Sukhothai Province had already been managed It’s more in the category of remedies and prevention for next year, but in Ubon Ratchathani, it’s not yet a time when it’s truly critical. which if we don’t do anything before It may cause a crisis to occur. The flood crisis in Ubon Ratchathani is not only a crisis of enormous economic damage related to the agricultural sector. Flood water remained for several weeks. There are both safety issues and inconveniences regarding disease and epidemics that will follow. These are very big issues. This government realizes that this cannot happen anymore. We have only been in management for less than a month. Therefore, fixing the current problem is an immediate solution. We must accept this point first. The management team also went to the Royal Irrigation Department twice, both times emphasizing matters in Ubon Ratchathani. He believes that the importance of this point is therefore a very important point. And he believes that short-term solutions can still be done. And we can do more than we have done before and we can do more than we are because we will provide relief to the people. If we can do anything together, we want to talk and want to listen to short-term plans. What should we do to prevent flooding as much as last year and much less?
Then the Prime Minister Received and heard reports from government agencies. The National Water Resources Office (NTA) will issue an order next.
After listening to a briefing on the situation from the relevant agencies. The Prime Minister ordered that When a situation arises, there must be a warning in the area. Please develop a warning and news notification system. including checking the stability of the structure Prepare to help the people Prepare for recovery following flooding and report progress to the government. Personally, I believe and have hope that Between now and the rainy season Has everyone done their best? And how to minimize flooding and drain water as quickly as possible? In the area of Ubon Ratchathani Province, the flood situation will occur in early October, so we must look at the dimensions of water drainage that need to be improved. Thanks to everyone. and want you to try new methods To solve the problem, take a look.
Mr. Kriang Kaltinan, Deputy Minister of Interior He further said regarding water management in Ubon Ratchathani Province and in the northeastern region that The drainage method must be adjusted by accelerating drainage at the beginning of the season, which is from June. to drain water from a large dam in the area Have space to accommodate water in the rainy season. In the past, large dams In the northeastern region, large amounts of water are stored. But the water cannot be effectively drained for use in agriculture. Cause repeated flooding during the rainy season.
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