BANGKOK, Aug. 10- The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development has ordered provincial livestock across the country to help flood-affected farmers and livestock farmers. Repeat continuous vigilance according to the Conch. Warning to be vigilant in 16 provinces between 12-18 August, while the Nan Livestock Office surveyed preliminary flood damage in Tha Wang Pha District. Provide animal medicine and prepare animal evacuation points as there may be more rain that can cause the water level to rise further.
Mr. Somchuan Veterinarian Rattana Mangkhalanon Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development said ordered provincial livestock/district livestock to closely monitor the rain situation and the situation, as notified by the National Water Administration and the Meteorological Department. There will be more rain between August 12-18, with heavy to heavy rain in some places. There are 16 provinces at risk of flooding and flash floods, including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Tak, Nan, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Tra, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Satun and Trang.
In this regard, be prepared to respond, monitor and provide immediate assistance. If there is a disaster, inform the Livestock Disaster Prevention and Solution Center (PorPor.Por.Por.) and the local livestock agency to visit the area. Survey and monitor the situation, ready to provide instant assistance to farmers and animal husbandry. Both in terms of animal food supplies, medical supplies, vehicles, veterinary teams appoint a fast-moving action set. ready to act immediately in an emergency situation By emphasizing that animal food supplies are always prepared.
For provinces that have already reported floods, according to the report of the NGO. To be especially careful are Tak, Nan, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Especially in Nan province, which is currently flooded in Wiang Sa district. Tha Wang Pha District and Mae Charim District, Konchor. Informed that the water level is likely to increase further.
Recently received a report from Mr. Noppadon Pinit, a livestock farmer in Nan province that has monitored the flash flood situation due to flooding and the Nan River overflowing its banks To survey the preliminary damage and provide animal medicine to help and mitigate the initial impact to flood victims at Village No. 5, Ban Nong Bua, Pa Kha Sub-district, Tha Wang Pha District. Ready for staff to watch out for flash flooding situations that may occur again. ready to warn farmers Including having the district livestock office staff update the animal herds register to be up to date. Plan together with the area to set up an animal evacuation point near the home. ready to help victims immediately When there is a disaster through livestock volunteers, local officials, district livestock and provincial livestock as the Department of Livestock Development has ordered to prepare for the next flood.
Currently, there are 507,440 kilograms of hay allocated in livestock area 5, 196, 360 kilograms have been used, and the remaining 311,080 kilograms.
The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development urged all provinces to closely monitor the situation and report daily summaries of the situation in the DLD disaster line until the situation returns to normal. Which provincial area has a flood situation? and the agency has proceeded to help Which areas would like to request additional support for animal feed supplies? In addition to the allocated quota to coordinate with the research center responsible for the area
In this regard, farmers who have problems or have suffered from such disasters You can contact and coordinate for help at any time from the District Livestock Office. Provincial Livestock Office and the Center for the Prevention and Solution of Livestock Disasters Livestock Promotion and Development Division, Department of Livestock Development Tel. 02-6534553, 02-6534444 ext. 3315 or email [email protected] Or notify information in the DLD 4.0 application that can be downloaded on all mobile phones. To provide immediate assistance 24 hours a day.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency