Centre to help residents affected by cold
Centre to help residents affected by cold
Oct 20 2008
NAKHON RATCHASIMA / A coordination centre has been set up to offer help to residents affected by the cold weather, which is being felt in many provinces in the lower Northeast.
The office for disaster prevention and mitigation in Region 5 announced yesterday that the centre is now up and running in Nakhon Ratchasima and will coordinate assistance for victims of the cold weather in Nakhon Ratchasima and the neighbouring provinces of Chaiyaphum, Buri Ram and Surin.
Office director Wallop Theppakdee said the mercury has dropped in most parts of the North and Northeast as the rain has given way to the cold season.
He said the cold season is forecast to last until the middle of February.
The centre, which operates around the clock, is well-stocked with warm clothes. Residents have been warned to brace for cold spells.
In the past two days, the temperature in the Northeast has dropped by an average of two degrees Celsius.
Mr Wallop said the governor of each province is authorised to disburse up to 50 million baht in emergency funds to aid the centre.
Farmers were also advised to keep plenty of hay and water for their livestock. There could also be outbreaks of crop diseases during the change of weather.
More wet weather is predicted for Chon Buri and Phetchaburi, according to a Meteorological Department forecast.
Major tourist attractions in high elevations have reported an increasing number of visitors in Chiang Rai and Prachin Buri.
a slight drop in night time temps but a BIG drop in HUMIDITY, is what makes the ‘cold’ season the most comfortable time of the year for many Expats.
However, for Thai’s in hill and mountain areas of the North and NE, the low temps can literally be a killer particularily for the sick and elderly. If anyone would like to assist those in need, simply donate some warm clothing or blankets to your local Wat, or enquire at the Thai Red Cross.
Thailand Red Cross (English) site:
http://www.redcross.or.th/english/home
Thailand weather reports in English- Thai Meteorological Department:
http://www.tmd.go.th/en/
For latest radar imagery, click “Weather Radars” then “Radar Image” and select desired location in Thailand.
Weather related site with unique Thailand details:
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TH/
Covers rainfall data, cloud cover, includes (questionable) population stats, longitude, latitude, satellite, directional zoomable top view maps, temps and elevation.
Also displays clickable data from local towns in the surrounding areas. Example:
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TH/46/Chon_Buri.html
Thailand Airports weather data:
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