PHICHIT, July 30 – Thailand’s northern provinces on Saturday are in preparation for possible floods from the upcoming tropical storm ‘Nock-Ten’ which is forecast to move into Thailand after making landfall in Vietnam tonight.

In the lower northern province of Phichit, Governor Suwit Watcharotayangkul visited riverside areas and monitored water level in two major waterways: the Yom River and the Nan River.

In response to a warning by the regional Meteorological Department related to the Nock-Ten tropical storm which will eventually prevail over Thailand, Mr Suwit said he had ordered concerned officials and community leaders to be on high alert and prepare for the upcoming storm, which may trigger floods.

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