Flood Waters Moving Through Nan Province Districts to Sirikit Dam
Floodwaters from Nan Province are moving through four districts toward Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit, with authorities issuing evacuation warnings and instructing residents to relocate to safety zones.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation provided an update on August 19 regarding flood conditions in Nan Province. Water levels in Pua District are receding, and disaster management and water resource agencies have coordinated response plans. Floodwaters from Pua will flow through Tha Wang Pha, Muang Nan, and Wieng Sa districts before reaching Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit Province, with water expected to take 8-10 hours to reach Wieng Sa. Cell Broadcast warnings have been issued to residents in vulnerable areas, particularly vulnerable populations, instructing them to evacuate to temporary shelters and safety zones. Residents in at-risk areas are advised to move vehicles and belongings to safe locations and monitor official updates closely while following government safety guidance.
