New Life Outreach

45 provinces affected by extreme cold weather conditions

Source: Royal Thai Goverment

Date: 15 Jan 2009


The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation provides recent update on the extreme cold weather conditions nationwide, while stating that as of now a total of 45 provinces have already been affected.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported today (January 15) that thus far 45 provinces nationwide, consisting of 16 in the North, 19 in the Northeast, 3 in the East and 7 in the central region. All of which have already been affected by extreme cold weather conditions.

Meanwhile, 44 of these cold-affected provinces have been declared as emergency disastrous zone due to its climate that has posed significant threat to many lives. In response, 742,297 warm clothing were already dispatched to the affected victims.

The DDPM also has been coordinated with responsible authorities to provide further assistance to the locals in concerned areas.