Mae Sai Flood Recovery, River Safety Measures Enforced

CHIANG RAI (NNT) - The Flood, Storm, and Landslide Disaster Relief Operations Center has provided an update on recovery efforts in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, where flash floods and mudslides have caused significant damage.

Jirayu Huangsap, spokesperson for the center, reported that multiple agencies are working to clear mud and debris from homes and businesses, with the Ministry of Labor employing 400 workers to assist in the cleanup across affected communities. Operations in key areas such as Ko Sai, Sai Lom Joy Market, Mai Lung Khon, and Mueang Daeng are expected to continue until October 13.

Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn visited Mae Sai recently to oversee the employment project, which supports recovery efforts and provides temporary income for workers. The Ministry of Labor is also conducting damage assessments for businesses and workers impacted by the flooding.

Jirayu urged local administrative organizations to assist residents in applying for the 10,000 baht compensation offered to households for cleaning and debris removal. He stressed the need for a smooth application process and called on local authorities to guide residents through the necessary steps. Homeowners can submit their applications to local administrative offices, where officials will inspect the damage and document their findings.

Meanwhile, the Marine Department has implemented safety measures for waterway traffic along the Chao Phraya and Pa Sak rivers to protect riverside residents. Vessel operators have been instructed to reduce speeds to prevent wake waves from damaging homes and to restrict the number of barges that can be towed. Navigation schedules have also been adjusted for vessels traveling along the Pa Sak River in Ayutthaya province, limiting upstream traffic to daylight hours and downstream travel to nighttime.

by Krajangwit Johjit

Source: NNT 

-- 2024-10-14