Residents in 29 provinces nationwide warned of flashfloods and inundation during May 22-25 : National News Bureau of Thailand

Residents in 29 provinces nationwide warned of flashfloods and inundation during May 22-25

BANGKOK, 22 May 2009 (NNT) – The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department warns people residing in the risky areas around hillsides and low lands close to the rivers in 29 provinces. Residents are urged to be aware of flash floods and inundation during 22 - 29 May 2009.

An announcement of the Department notified people in risky areas near hillsides and low lands close to the rivers in 29 provinces including Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Tak, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Chiang Mai, Lumpang, Lumphun,Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces.

Residents living in the areas around hillsides and low lands near rivers in the mentioned provinces had been urged to closely follow the weather forecast and be aware of flash floods and inundation during 22 - 25 May 2009.