Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Hydrology Division 2 in Phrae to closely monitor, track, and analyze the situation of flash floods, sudden inundation, and heavy rainfall in its responsible area. This is in accordance with the request from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for affiliated agencies to prepare for and monitor flash floods, sudden inundation, and landslides in 2026.
The Meteorological Department officially declared the start of Thailand's rainy season on May 15, 2026. The Hydrology Division 2 in Phrae held a meeting to prepare and review plans for monitoring flash floods, landslides, and mudslides. The meeting focused on intensifying monitoring of weather data, rainfall amounts, water levels, and the situation in high-risk areas. The readiness of early warning stations, telemetry stations, hydrological instruments, water situation monitoring systems, and communication systems was checked to ensure rapid and effective reporting and warning of the situation.
