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Floods in two northeastern provinces, Udon Thani and Nong Khai, prompted the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to deploy an EC-725 helicopter to survey the situation and assist affected residents.
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Floods in two northeastern provinces, Udon Thani and Nong Khai, prompted the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to deploy an EC-725 helicopter to survey the situation and assist affected residents.
The water level in the Mekong River has been steadily rising, necessitating close monitoring in provinces along its banks. RTAF Commander, Air Chief Marshal Phanpakdi Phatthanakun, yesterday, September 16, ordered the deployment of the EC-725 helicopter from the 2038th Squadron, Wing 23 in Udon Thani, to support the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. The mission aimed to conduct aerial surveys and capture images of the flood situation in Udon Thani and Nong Khai provinces.
The helicopter’s flight path in Udon Thani included routes over Huai Luang Dam, Ban Na Kwang Irrigation Canal, the Sam Phrao subdistrict in Mueang Udon Thani district, Ban Chan…