Flash flood hits Chiang Mai waterfall, visitors warned
CHIANG MAI — 5 October 2026, A flash flood swept through Mae Sa Noi Waterfall inside the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim district, prompting warnings for people in the waterway to take immediate precautions. The incident was reported at around 16:00 as heavy rain continued across Chiang Mai. A large volume of fast-moving […] The post Flash flood hits Chiang Mai waterfall, visitors warned…
CHIANG MAI — On 5 October 2026, a flash flood occurred at Mae Sa Noi Waterfall, situated within the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim district, prompting authorities to issue urgent safety advisories. The flood was reported to have taken place around 16:00, as intense rainfall persisted throughout Chiang Mai. A substantial amount of swift-moving water was observed surging through the waterfall region.
Visitors currently present in or close to the waterway adjacent to the waterfall have received formal guidance to swiftly relocate to a secure location and remain vigilant about the rapidly changing water levels. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has been closely monitoring the unfolding situation, adhering to directives issued by the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command.
Forecasters predict that thunderstorms and persistent rainfall will continue across the region from 5 to 7 October. Individuals impacted by the disaster are advised to reach out to the DDPM’s 24/7 emergency hotline, accessible at 1784, for further assistance. The post detailing the flash flood at Chiang Mai waterfall and the subsequent visitor warnings was originally published on Khaosod English.
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