Eight Northern Provinces Face Landslide, Flash Flood Risk
Heavy rainfall triggered by monsoon conditions has put eight northern provinces on high alert for landslides and flash floods, with the Geological Disaster Operations Center urging communities to monitor conditions closely.
On August 10, 2025, the Geological Disaster Operations Center under the Department of Mineral Resources issued an alert for landslides and flash floods in high-risk areas experiencing continuous heavy rainfall. Eight provinces are at particular risk: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kanchanaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan.
According to the Meteorological Department's 24-hour forecast, Thailand will experience further heavy rainfall in some areas due to a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern region and northern Laos, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public in affected areas should be alert to the dangers of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which may trigger flash floods and flash flooding, particularly in hilly terrain near waterways and in low-lying areas.
The department is requesting community volunteers in high-risk zones to closely monitor conditions and prepare to respond to potential geological disasters. If a geological disaster occurs, officials must inspect the affected area promptly to reassure residents and provide initial guidance.
