Flash Floods Inundate Four Nakhon Si Thammarat Districts
Heavy rainfall over several days triggered flash floods across four districts in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, inundating homes, roads, and a temple. Authorities closed a temporary road in Nopphitam district for safety, while a funeral in Sichon had to move the coffin to higher ground. Rain has since stopped and water levels are receding, with roads expected to reopen soon if no further downpours occur.
On November 13, 2026, reporters covered the flood situation in Nakhon Si Thammarat province following several days of continuous heavy rainfall. The downpours raised water levels in main canals, triggering flash floods and overflow that inundated homes and roads in numerous locations. The Nakhon Si Thammarat Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Sichon branch, reported the latest conditions across four districts: Sichon, Tha Sala, Khanom, and Nopphitam.
In Sichon district, heavy rain persisted and main canal levels rose sharply. In Moo 6, Si Khit subdistrict, flash floods entered homes and covered road surfaces. Along the Wat Thep Prathan Wanaram road (Wat Khoy Thia) in Moo 9, Si Khit, flash floods submerged the roadway and temple grounds, though vehicles could still pass with extreme caution.
In Tha Sala district, main canal levels also increased. Behind the Wat Samoson area in Moo 2, Hua Tapan subdistrict, flash floods submerged low-lying areas. Along the Khlong Khuek Rit road in Klai subdistrict, overflow water covered the road surface, but vehicles could still pass carefully. Additionally, flash floods entered four households in Soi Talad Athit Phattana 7, Moo 4, Klai subdistrict, and the road in Soi Ban Suan Phrik (the route to Wat Phra Mai) in Moo 13, Tha Sala subdistrict, was flooded so deeply that motorcycles, cars, and large vehicles could not pass.
In Khanom district, flash floods and erosion damaged a temporary detour near the Khlong Sanak Sran bridge on the Khlong Hleung-Khanom road in Moo 5 and Moo 6, Khuan Thong subdistrict. Highway Department officials coordinated to bring in machinery to clear waterways and repair the route for traffic, directing drivers to use the completed main route sections as an alternative.
In Nopphitam district, the Khlong Klai water level rose until it overflowed a temporary detour at Khlong Klai, which connects Ban Namtok in Moo 2, Sa Kaeo subdistrict, Tha Sala district, with Ban Thon Phak Kut in Moo 5, Nopphitam subdistrict. Authorities announced a temporary road closure for safety.
Most recently, the rain has stopped. Water in various main canals is flowing smoothly and showing a declining trend. If no further continuous rain occurs, water levels are expected to drop and affected routes should return to normal traffic.
Separately, photos shared by Jiraporn Chanthibodi showed a funeral merit-making ceremony at Ban Khao Noi, Khao Noi subdistrict, Sichon district, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The hosts had to urgently manage the kitchen, guest areas, and raise the coffin to higher ground to escape rising floodwaters entering the area, with relatives and neighbors providing continuous assistance.
