Phatthalung Residents In Flatlands And Risky Areas Have Been Warned Of Possible Flood

Phatthalung residents in flatlands and risky areas have been warned of possible flood

Phatthalung Governor Suthep Komonphamon (สุเทพ โกมลภมร) has warned residents in flatlands and risky areas of possible flood.

Mr. Suthep said cold weather is covering the Gulf of Thailand, causing heavy to very heavy rainfall in many areas including Phatthalung. Therefore, he would like people who are living on flat lands and high-risk areas to be careful of potential forest flood and flash flood during the next few days. They are asked to closely follow the weather reports. He said 28 villages in Khao Banthat of Phatthalung have been declared as mudslide-prone areas.

As for the assistance measures, the governor said Phatthalung has set up a special center to help the flood victims.

People who need assistance can contact the center or Phatthalung City Hall at 0-7461-1652 and 0-7462-0300 around the clock.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2007