Sukhothai: Tropical Storm Nong Fa has devastated Sukhothai Province, inundating several districts with severe flooding.
According to Thai News Agency, the storm has caused significant hardship for residents in Si Satchanalai, Sawankhalok, Si Samrong, Mueang, Kong Krailat, Ban Dan Lan Hoi, and Khiri Mat districts. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued warnings to citizens, as water from the Yom River has overflowed in Villages 2 and 4 of Pak Kwae Subdistrict, Mueang District, affecting nearly 100 homes.
Flash floods have also severely impacted Phitsanulok Province. Heavy rains from the Phetchabun mountain range have led to flooding in Wang Thong and Noen Maprang districts, damaging homes and farmland. Traffic along the main highway connecting Phitsanulok and Phichit is slow and hazardous. The Department of Highways is working to manage the situation by installing traffic signs and monitoring at-risk areas, as flooding is expected to worsen.
In Phitsanulok Municipality, a 100-year-old Phayom tree was toppled by strong winds, blocking Phutthabucha Road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and officials promptly cleared the roadway. This incident recalls a similar event over a decade ago in the same area.
Sakon Nakhon Province has also felt the effects of Storm Nong Fa. The storm caused the Nam Phung River to overflow, flooding the Phaya Tao Ngoi area and impacting the Phaya Tao Ngoi Loi Ruea Fai worship ceremony. Vendors have had to relocate their merchandise to avoid damage from rising waters.
In Nakhon Ratchasima Province, persistent rainfall has led to water levels rising above 20 centimeters in the Pratu Hin community of Phimai District. Travel is challenging, with vendors at the Phimai Muang Mai Fresh Market having to stand in water to sell their goods. The situation is expected to improve if the rain subsides.
Khon Kaen Province has also been hit hard, with more than 20 homes in Ban Hua Na Klang, Ban Taen Subdistrict, Chonbot District, suffering damage, primarily from roofs being blown off. Local agencies have provided temporary shelter for affected residents, though many are hesitant to leave their homes due to concerns about property damage. Additionally, fallen trees have obstructed traffic in the area.