Bangkok: Heavy rain has caused flooding in Nan Municipality, with water levels reaching 50 centimeters in several areas. Local leaders are rushing to evacuate villagers from Sop Khun, Pa Kha Subdistrict, Tha Wang Pha District, which is in a landslide-prone area, to a temple.
According to Thai News Agency, the 32nd Ranger Regiment, along with local government officials and leaders, hastened the evacuation of 36 villagers from Sop Khun, Pa Kha Subdistrict, Tha Wang Pha District, Nan Province. These residents were in a landslide-prone area and were moved to a temple after a landslide buried some of their homes two weeks ago. Cracks were found along the mountain ridges surrounding the village, where heavy rains from Tropical Storm Kajiki continued to fall, posing a risk of mudslides and endangering life and property. This followed the evacuation of more than 20 families from the village to a temple.
This morning, heavy rain caused flooding on roads and in many communities in Nan Municipality. Some areas, such as the area from Fa Mai Intersection to the BAAC intersection, experienced flooding as deep as 50 centimeters. The heavy rain caused drainage problems due to damage to drainage pipes in Nan City from last month's storm Wipha, which is still clogged with mud. However, the Nan River flowing through the city remains normal.
The Meteorological Department is warning of Tropical Storm Kajiki and heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand. A monsoon trough is passing through Myanmar, entering a low-pressure area covering the upper northern region. This is causing heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of the northern and upper northeastern regions, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai, and Uttaradit provinces. Residents are advised to beware of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which could lead to flash floods and landslides.