Heavy Rain Floods Chumphon Main Roads, Small Cars at Risk
Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding on key roads in Chumphon province, submerging a 100-meter section of the Wang Tako intersection under 30 centimeters of water and creating hazardous conditions on Asian Highway 41 near Lang Suan Hospital. Small vehicles are at high risk of stalling, while highway officials manage traffic and disaster authorities monitor the situation. Motorists are advised to avoid affected routes or use extreme caution, as water levels may rise further with continued rain.
Chumphon — Heavy rain has caused flash flooding on the main Wang Tako road, submerging a 100-meter stretch under 30 centimeters of water and putting small vehicles at risk of stalling. Another critical spot has emerged near Lang Suan Hospital, where motorists are urged to exercise extra caution.
November 12, 2026 — Reporters say continuous day-and-night rainfall across Chumphon province has led to water accumulation and overflow onto road surfaces at multiple points, particularly at the Wang Tako intersection on the Lang Suan–Pato road in Lang Suan district. A large volume of water converged rapidly, flooding the road for about 100 meters to a depth of 20–30 centimeters.
At the same time, standing floodwater was found on Asian Highway 41 on the Bangkok-bound side near Lang Suan Hospital, forcing drivers to be more careful and prompting traffic lane adjustments for safety.
At the first location, the Wang Tako intersection on the Lang Suan–Pato road in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, water converged and flooded the road surface rapidly at a level of about 20–30 centimeters for roughly 100 meters. Chumphon Highway District officials have deployed personnel to facilitate traffic and closely monitor the safety of road users.
For vehicles heading to Pato district, extreme caution is advised, especially for sedans and small cars. If travel is not essential, drivers should avoid this route or use the far-right lane as directed by officials. Pickup trucks and larger trucks can still pass but must assess water levels and road conditions first.
In addition, during the previous afternoon, standing floodwater was found on Asian Highway 41 on the Bangkok-bound side about 200 meters past Lang Suan Hospital, with water flooding the left lane. Vehicles heading toward Bangkok must use the far-right lane and exercise extra caution when passing through.
Regarding the overall Phet Kasem Road route, from Pathio district connecting to Asian Highway 41 all the way to Lamae district in Chumphon province, no other sections have reported floodwater crossing the road surface at the time of reporting.
Wisut Palachen, policy and planning analyst and senior professional officer acting as head of the Chumphon Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, along with staff, have been deployed to the field to closely monitor the flood situation and inspect risk areas that may be affected by continued rainfall.
Due to accumulated continuous rain, some road sections have experienced rapid flash flooding, particularly the route connecting Lang Suan and Pato districts as well as Asian Highway 41. The public is urged to check routes before traveling, reduce speed, and avoid driving through water if unsure of its depth. The situation requires ongoing vigilance; if rainfall increases, water levels may change at any time.
