Heavy rains in Khon Kaen triggered a swift response from emergency providers, with seven water pumps arrange in flood-prone areas to effectively drain the surplus water.
The local authorities are confident in their ability to manage the high water volumes in Bueng Kaen Nakhon and Bueng Thung Sang. Essential manpower and equipment are on standby to aid these affected across the clock.
Today, September 26, Khon Kaen skilled heavy rainfall as a outcome of a strong low-pressure system over the central South China Sea, moving across northern Thailand alongside the monsoon trough. It is anticipated to affect Thailand till September 29, with September 27, predicted to be probably the most impacted.
The mayor of Khon Kaen, Theerasak Theekhayupan, assured the general public that each one necessary measures were in place to handle the heavy rainfall. The municipal engineering and sanitation departments have surveyed the first and secondary drainage routes in the city and different risk-prone areas.
They have additionally removed plant debris blocking the drainage system to boost its effectivity. Lake levels at Bueng Kaen Nakhon are 0.ninety metres under the spillway and may accommodate approximately 500,000 cubic metres of water. Bueng Thung Sang, with water ranges 2 metres below the spillway, can accommodate about 1 million cubic metres.
The municipality has additionally prepared a flood prevention and mitigation team with assorted machinery ready for fast water drainage from the Khlong Rong Mine in case water levels rise.
Drainage issues
A long-arm backhoe is stationed at the spillway gate number 9 (Soi Prachasamoson 52) to clear particles and plant waste obstructing the drainage system. A JCB excavator is on standby to resolve drainage issues in case of heavy rainfall.
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department of the municipality is ready with manpower and tools to aid those affected around the clock.
They have installed seven water pumps in eight areas, including in entrance of Khon Kaen Ram’s water gate, on the end of Soi Theparak eight, in front of the PTT pump on Mittraphap Road, Soi Rimbueng 6 Golden Neo Village, in front of Soi Rimbueng 6, Soi Rimbueng eight Kanyarat Village, and two machines at Bueng Kaen Nakhon. Two additional machines are on standby.
Sandbags are additionally out there for the common public. Frugal can be obtained from any of the four hearth stations.
The Health Department is getting ready personnel to gather waste blocking drainage paths. The Social Welfare Department is ready with survival baggage.
The Khon Kaen Municipality urges residents to contact the respective departments in case of emergencies, from flooding issues and fallen timber to housing damage and waste management issues.
For minor injuries or illnesses, they can contact the Health Department or dial 1669 for emergencies (Khon Kaen Centre Hospital, Srinagarind Hospital).
Residents can coordinate to obtain sandbags to dam water (not greater than 30 bags per family, relying on the precise scenario upon inspection) on the Sri Chan Fire Station 043-221184, hotline 199, or search assist from three different hearth stations: in Mueang Kao Fire Station 043-224625, Bueng Nong Waeng Fire Station 043-234583, and Bueng Thung Sang Fire Station 043-234581, or the Khon Kaen Municipality Disaster Prevention Office 043-220301.
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