Bangkok, Flooding in the southern region has begun to subside. Updated highway flood routes Unable to pass, there are only 5 places left, with staff available to help people 24 hours a day. Mr. Sarawut Songsiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Highways, revealed that from the current flooding situation in the southern region. As a result, some highway routes are highly flooded, causing them to be unable to travel normally. The Highway Department has ordered Highway Office, Highway Subdistrict, Highway Section in the Area Went to the area to closely monitor the flood situation. and officials have been arranged to provide convenience to the people For routes where the water has receded, damage to roads and drainage systems has been surveyed. To alleviate the suffering of the people and provide them with convenience and safety in traveling as quickly as possible continuously. According to the orders of Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport who are concerned about the people affected by this disaster along with 24-hour surveillance At the same time, the Department of Highways A summary of the flood situation on the highway has been made. The situation for December 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. found that highways were flooded in the southern region of 3 provinces: Narathiwat Province, Yala Province, and Pattani Province, 7 routes, 9 places where traffic passes. Not 5 places as follows 1. Narathiwat Province, 1 location - on Highway No. 4168, Ton Sai - Paluka Samo section, in the area of ??Ba Choo District, km. 0+000 - 0+900, water level 50 cm. It is recommended to use the Ban Ma Yung bypass, the road of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The entrance corresponds to km 163+000 on the right side on Highway 00420301 with staff waiting to provide convenience and safety. Pattani Province, 4 locations On Highway No. 4092, Sai Buri - Karubi section, in the area of ??Thung Yang Daeng District, km. 17+000 - 17+300, water level 100 cm. It is recommended to use a local bypass. With staff waiting to provide convenience and safety. On Highway No. 4092, section Cha Rong Ta Dong - Mayo, in the area of ??Thung Yang Daeng District, km. 19+085 - km. 19+700, water level 40 cm. It is recommended to use a local bypass. With staff waiting to provide convenience and safety. On Highway 4060, Sai Buri - Karubi section, in the Sai Buri District area, km. 2+750 - 11+000, water level 40 cm. It is recommended to use a local bypass. With staff waiting to provide convenience and safety. On Highway 42, section Palas - Ko Tor, in the Sai Buri District area, km. 149+000 - 152+000, water level 40 cm. It is recommended to use a local bypass. With staff waiting to provide convenience and safety. The Department of Highways has ordered The Highway Office, Highway Subdistrict, Highway Division in the area are monitoring and closely monitoring the situation. If there is any area experiencing problems Officials will immediately enter the area to help people in distress. In addition, the Department of Highways has installed warning signs and safety equipment and navigation equipment in flooded highway areas. Ready to monitor the situation until it is resolved. By asking people who use the road to please use caution when traveling. Strictly follow warning signs, instruction signs, and instructions from officials. If citizens want to inquire about route conditions, traffic conditions, or need assistance, they can contact You can get it at the Highway Office, Highway Subdistrict, Highway Section in the area. and the Department of Highways hotline 1586 (free call to all networks 24 hours a day) and you can follow up on situational reports on route conditions and avoidance routes at the Department of Highways website. www.doh.go.th.
Source: Thai News Agency