Lightning Strike Kills One, Injures Eight in Chiang Mai Storm
A lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm in Chiang Mai's Mae Chaem district killed one man and injured eight others on November 6. Four victims are in serious condition at Theppratan Hospital. The Northern Meteorological Center has warned of continued volatile weather across the region, including heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and hail, urging residents to take precautions against flash floods and avoid open areas during storms.
At 4:40 PM on November 6, reports emerged of a lightning strike in the Ban Mai Phatthana Santi area of Mae Na Chon subdistrict, Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai province, leaving multiple casualties. Rescue teams and relevant agencies responded quickly, transporting the injured to Theppratan Hospital. One man was confirmed dead, while eight others were injured — four seriously (three men, one woman) and four with moderate to minor injuries, totaling nine victims.
Reporters noted that Chiang Mai had experienced rain since morning, with thunderstorms, heavy lightning, and thick clouds blanketing the entire province. Storms hit Chiang Mai city and nearby districts including Hang Dong, San Pa Tong, Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, Mae Wa, Doi Lo, and Hod, with overcast skies and rain continuing all day.
The Northern Meteorological Center reported that from November 6-7, the North faces volatile weather with thundershowers, strong gusts, lightning, and isolated hail, plus heavy rain in some areas. Authorities urge the public to monitor weather alerts closely, watch for flash floods and runoff, avoid travel in risk zones, secure homes and structures, and stay away from open fields, large trees, and unstable billboards during storms.
