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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 […]

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Chiang Mai — On 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 around 16:00 as heavy rain continued across Chiang Mai, with a large volume of fast‑moving water rushing through the waterfall area. Those currently in or near the waterfall’s waterway have been warned to move to a safe location and stay alert to rapidly changing water levels. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is monitoring the situation following instructions from the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command. Authorities warned that thunderstorms and continued rainfall are expected across the area from 5 to 7 October. Anyone affected by the disaster can call the DDPM’s 24‑hour emergency hotline at 1784.

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