BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept 2 (NNN-TNA) – Thai government spokesperson, Narumon Pinyosinwat, said, Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, closely monitored the flood situation triggered by storm Podul and ordered for immediate assistance to affected people in 16 provinces.
In a press statement, the spokesperson said, the flood situation had alleviated with the decrease of flood level, and it is time to evaluate and repair damages of houses and agricultural lands.
She said, the prime minister enjoined all concerned agencies to work closely together, to provide prompt assistance to the people and alleviate their plights.
The spokesperson also mentioned that, the prime minister had ordered concerned agencies to continue monitoring the situation and urged flood-affected people to contact hotline for around-the-clock assistance.
Tropical storm Podul which swept across Thailand’s north, northeast and east, since Thursday, has caused flash flooding and landslides.– NNN-TNA
