Nan hit by 277mm of rain in a day
Thailand’s deputy prime minister and agriculture minister travelled to Nan province on August 19 to inspect flash flooding that has swamped four districts in the North. The visit came after Pua district recorded 277.6 millimetres of rain within twenty four hours, sending large volumes of water downstream into nearby communities. Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat … The story Nan hit by…
Nan province experienced a record-breaking 277mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, causing devastating flash floods that inundated four districts in the north of Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat and Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit traveled to the province on August 19 to assess the damage and oversee relief efforts.
Pua district bore the brunt of the disaster, with water levels reaching between 0.5 to 1.2 meters in some areas. The Royal Irrigation Department deployed pumps in Nan’s Mueang district and Wiang Sa to facilitate drainage, while monitoring staff were assigned to high-risk zones. Irrigation agencies were instructed to track rainfall and water levels continuously, with machinery and pumps on standby for rapid deployment.
Live updates on rainfall conditions are available through the Thai Meteorological Department. Additionally, the Global Information and early Warning System (GISTDA) has issued a flood risk warning for over 3,900 square kilometers across Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and neighboring provinces, prompting residents to remain vigilant.
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