Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide, Knocks Out Power Across Phayao
A landslide triggered by heavy rain in Phayao's Pong district toppled power poles and knocked out electricity across multiple villages, with repair crews working to restore service.
Heavy rainfall in Phayao province, especially in Pong district, has caused widespread damage from flash flooding and landslides, with a major soil slide at the boundary between Jun and Pong districts toppling high-voltage power poles and damaging electrical infrastructure across a broad area. The power outage extends from Ban Huai Khao Kam in Jun district to Ban Huai Khok Moo in Pong district, affecting many residents and homes. Following the incident, the Regional Electricity Authority's Jun district office mobilized staff and engineering teams to assess the damage and begin repairs to the high-voltage lines and distribution network, working to restore electricity to residents as soon as possible.
Authorities have warned residents in the affected areas to keep away from damaged power poles, downed lines, and electrical equipment due to the risk of live current and potential electrocution, and urged them to monitor official announcements from the Regional Electricity Authority. Repair crews are working at full capacity, and power will be restored quickly once systems are ready, with authorities apologizing for the inconvenience caused by this severe rainfall and landslide event.
