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Nationwide flash flood alert issued

Today 09:32Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's 76 provinces, including Bangkok, face a high alert for flash floods, landslides, and rough seas until Sunday due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
A severe weather system, driven by a high-pressure front and an intensifying southwest monsoon, will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, starting in the North and Northeast before spreading nationwide.
Authorities are actively monitoring high-risk urban areas, reservoirs, and critical river systems, deploying disaster response units to zones expecting over 90mm of rain.
Local officials are implementing preventative measures, including clearing drainage, preparing temporary shelters, closing dangerous natural tourist sites, and issuing strong warnings for coastal mariners.

Today 14:16Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) issued a warning for Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), a fatal tick-borne virus, following three cases and two deaths this year, marking a 66.7% mortality rate.
The SFTS virus is primarily transmitted through tick bites from reservoir animals like pets and livestock, with most infected individuals being over 50 and having a history of handling animals or ticks.
Symptoms, including high fever, fatigue, severe headache, and gastrointestinal issues, typically manifest one to two weeks after exposure, with severe cases potentially leading to internal bleeding, multi-organ failure, and death.
The DDC advises pet owners and farm workers to use tick control, wear protective clothing, avoid crushing ticks with bare hands, and seek immediate medical attention for unexplained fevers or gastrointestinal distress after animal contact.