BANGKOK, 21 June 2011 (NNT) –The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned people residing in the central region, the East, and the western coast of the South about possible torrential rain and strong gusts from 21 to 25 June 2011.

DDPM Director-General Viboon Sanguanpong said villagers living in risky spots, such as on hill slopes and nearby waterways in Chantaburi and Trat provinces, should be prepared for heavy rain within the next few days.

Mr Viboon continued that the rain may cause flash floods and mudslides in the areas, so villagers are suggested to observe any unusual signals in the nature closely in order to be able to evacuate in time.

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