Summer storm warning for Thailand's upper part

BANGKOK, March 17 (TNA) - About 41 provinces in the upper part of Thailand are likely to be affected by summer storm from March 20-23. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is working with local authorities in those provinces to make preparations for thunderstorms, strong wind and hailstorms in some areas during the period, said Chayapol Thitisak, the department's director-general. The agency has asked officials in the 41 provinces in the North, Northeast, East and central region to issue warning for local residents and to dispatch officials and necessary equipment to risk areas. People affected by the storms can request for assistance from authorities on the telephone number 1784. (TNA)