Overwhelming floodwaters persist in nine provinces across the North and Northeast regions
Flooding Affects Nine Provinces in Northern and Northeastern Thailand
Heavy rain and flooding have caused disruptions in several provinces across northern and northeastern Thailand. The floodwaters, caused by former Storm Nongfa and recent storm Kajiki, have affected thousands of people and caused damage to infrastructure.
In Phetchabun, the Pa Sak River has overflowed into Lom Kao, Lom Sak, and Nam Nao districts, with the river levels continuing to rise. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and preparing for potential further flooding.
Sukhothai has also been hit hard by the floodwaters caused by the overflowing Yom River. The floods have affected 1,365 people, and although the river level is declining, flooding continues in several districts.
Lampang has been affected by both flooding and landslides, with 3,197 people impacted on Sunday. The floodwater levels are declining in Mae Phrik district, but the situation remains critical in other areas.
Chiang Mai has been particularly hard-hit by storm Kajiki, with 5,716 people affected by the flooding.
The provinces of Lampang, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lam Phu, and Phetchabun were all affected by floods caused by former Storm Nongfa on Sunday, August 29. The heavy rain, storm gusts, and increased flood risk have caused widespread damage in these provinces.
Phitsanulok has also been affected by the flooding, with officials surveying the damaged areas and distributing assistance as the Yom River rises. Flooding continues in Chat Trakan, Noen Maprong, and Wang Thong districts. Bailey bridges have been installed at two locations due to destroyed bridges.
Kalasin has been affected by flooding and landslides in six districts on Sunday, including Huai Phung, Khao Wong, Kuchinarai, Na Khu, Na Mon, and Somdet. Flood levels are subsiding on Monday, but the situation remains critical.
In Khon Kaen, runoff has affected 559 people in Ban Phai, Chum Phae, Nam Phong, Phu Pha Man, and Si Chomphu districts, with flood levels rising.
Nong Bua Lam Phu has been hit by run-offs in Muang, Na Wang, Nong Sang, Sri Bun Ruang, and Suwannakhuha districts, affecting 315 people. Flood levels are rising due to persistent rain.
A tragic landslide in Chiang Mai's Mae Chaem district on Aug 27 resulted in the death of seven people, with 15 others injured and 157 houses damaged. Two people remain missing from this landslide.
Mae Hong Son has also been affected by the flooding, with a woman missing after being swept away by runoff in Muang district on Aug 26. Floodwater has subsided, but three bridges were destroyed in tambon Hua Pong and tambon Pha Bong of Muang district.
Heavy rain from storm Kajiki is causing flooding in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai provinces, with officials working tirelessly to control the situation and provide assistance to those affected.
