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PM revives national disaster command centre after 15-year hiatus

Today 13:54Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reactivated the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre, dormant for 15 years, to coordinate nationwide flood relief efforts.
The centre's objective is to identify operational gaps and ensure seamless integration among all agencies involved in disaster response across the country, not solely focusing on the capital.
PM Anutin mandated daily morning briefings to assess real-time data, prevent fragmented operations, and emphasized empathetic engagement with public feedback on flood relief.
With Bangkok declared a disaster zone, the national command centre is now fully empowered to deploy resources and accelerate relief operations across vulnerable regions.

Today 09:46Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) increased the Chao Phraya Dam's water discharge to 2,200m3/s, issuing flood warnings for 11 downstream provinces.
Water levels are expected to rise by 20-60cm in affected areas within 24 hours, driven by continuous northern run-off and local rainfall.
Residents in low-lying areas, particularly in Chai Nat, are evacuating and moving belongings to higher ground, with some districts already experiencing inundation.
The escalated discharge aims to alleviate upstream flooding, and officials advise all riverside residents to secure valuables and monitor official announcements closely.

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