Disaster Agency Assesses Damage as Severe Storm Batters Lat Krabang Housing Estate, Destroying 17 Roofs
A severe thunderstorm devastated a Lat Krabang housing estate on May 4, destroying 17 roofs and prompting disaster officials to deploy drones for damage assessment and relief coordination.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation confirmed that a severe thunderstorm struck Bangkok on the evening of May 4, 2569, leaving extensive damage across multiple locations including fallen trees and damaged billboards. The Lat Krabang district was among the hardest hit areas, with one housing estate particularly devastated by the powerful winds, resulting in 17 homes with collapsed roofs, fallen ceilings, and structural damage. Fire and rescue personnel from the Lat Krabang station immediately mobilized to provide relief, deploying canvas tarps to cover damaged roofs and coordinating closely with district authorities.
On May 5, Deputy Director Anuwatn Annam of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation led an assessment team to the site, accompanied by the Lat Krabang fire station and the department's drone operations team. The drone team conducted aerial surveys of the affected area, capturing photographs and collecting damage data to enable district officials to evaluate the situation and accelerate relief and rehabilitation efforts for affected residents.
