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Ministry of Transport Orders Urgent Deployment of Machinery to Restore Flooded Roads and Assist Flood Victims in Nan

Governmentpolicy19 Aug 2026 14:35 GMT+7

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Ministry of Transport Orders Urgent Deployment of Machinery to Restore Flooded Roads and Assist Flood Victims in Nan

Deputy Minister of Transport Pattharaphong urgently ordered the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads to mobilize machinery to restore flood-damaged roads in Nan. He stressed that airports must care for passengers, prioritize safety, and announced plans to visit Pua District soon.

Ministry of Transport orders urgent response to flooding in Nan.

Mr. Pattharaphong Pattharaprasit, Deputy Minister of Transport. He instructed the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads to mobilize forces to Nan Province to closely monitor the flood situation. They were told to deploy machinery, personnel, and equipment to assist residents in quickly restoring transportation routes affected by flooding and landslides, ensuring timely aid. Local agencies must watch main and secondary roads at risk, including vulnerable flood-prone spots, and prepare heavy machinery such as trucks, excavators, loaders, and tools to clear roads and drain water immediately. Additionally, the Department of Airports was ordered to prepare to facilitate passengers traveling to and from Nan at Nan Nakhon Airport and other nearby airports under the Department's jurisdiction, with safety as the top priority.

Deploy machinery to clear roads and manage airports.

"The priority now is to assist people as quickly as possible without delay, especially on main routes and roads connecting communities," Mr. Pattharaphong said.

Coordinate with local agencies and prepare for visit to Pua District.

The Deputy Minister of Transport emphasized that the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads must coordinate closely with Nan Province, local administrative organizations, and relevant agencies to exchange information and assist residents promptly. They should continuously monitor water levels and weather conditions to issue timely warnings and manage routes effectively. He is scheduled to visit Pua District, Nan Province soon to inspect damaged roads and bridges to alleviate the hardships of affected residents.

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