Nan: The government has launched "One Map Water," a comprehensive database aimed at accurate and rapid disaster analysis and the prevention of floods and droughts in a unified manner. Captain Patthadarasmi Thongsalooykorn, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced the initiative during a field visit to Nan Province, highlighting the current shortcomings in the warning systems, which feature redundant and inconsistent data across various agencies. This has led to delays in decision-making and community preparedness, prompting the government to establish a unified data standard for more efficient flood prediction and response.
According to Thai News Agency, the "One Map Water" system integrates national water and disaster data from four key agencies: the Meteorological Department, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the Water Resources Information Institute (WRII), and the Big Data Institute (BDI). Each agency has a specific role; the Meteorological Department focuses on weather monitoring and issuing storm warnings, while GISTDA offers satellite imagery and geospatial data to monitor risk areas. The Water Resources Information Institute provides data on water levels and forecasts, and the Big Data Institute develops analytical systems using AI to assess disaster situations.
The Deputy Spokesperson further elaborated that the public and local agencies now have access to real-time monitoring of water situations and potential disasters through a centralized warning dashboard at www.thaiwater.net/new4all. The government believes this initiative will significantly enhance public safety and disaster prediction accuracy, thereby safeguarding lives and property.