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People living along Mun River in Ubon Ratchathani advised to prepare for evacuation

14 Sept 00:44 Key points summarised by AI

Ubon Ratchathani officials are preparing for evacuations along the Mun River due to rapidly rising water levels following heavy rain and the anticipated arrival of Tropical Storm Noru.
Residents in low-lying areas, especially Warin Chamrap district, are advised to move to higher ground, as existing flood defenses may be insufficient against the swollen river and expected severe weather.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.