Hat Yai Updates Flood Warning System for 2026
Songkhla province is refining its flood alert protocols, including stricter criteria for yellow and red flag warnings, following a review of the 2025 floods.
Following the severe flooding experienced in 2025, authorities in Songkhla province have announced a comprehensive review of flood management strategies for Hat Yai. According to a report by Prachachat Business, a dedicated working group has been established to analyze water management and improve the accuracy of the city's flood warning system for 2026.
Key updates include more rigorous criteria for the deployment of yellow and red warning flags. These visual indicators are essential for residents and visitors to gauge the immediate risk of rising water levels. Furthermore, the provincial government is collaborating with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to integrate Cell Broadcast technology. This system aims to send real-time, location-specific flood alerts directly to mobile devices, ensuring that critical safety information reaches the public more efficiently.
For residents and travelers, these changes represent a proactive effort to enhance public safety during the monsoon season. While the new criteria for flag deployment are being finalized, the integration of mobile-based alerts is expected to provide clearer guidance during emergencies. It remains to be confirmed exactly when the new Cell Broadcast system will be fully operational and how the specific threshold levels for the yellow and red flags will be communicated to the public in real-time.
