Nan City Issues First Flood Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods
Nan City issued its first flood alert after heavy rain exceeding 200mm triggered flash flooding in northern districts, with authorities urging at-risk communities to move belongings to higher ground and prepare for possible evacuation.
Nan City Municipality issued its first disaster alert at 7:00 AM on August 19, 2569 following heavy rainfall of more than 200 millimeters across several areas of Nan province, particularly in Pua, Santi Suk, and Mae Chrim districts since midnight. The intense downpour has caused flash flooding in the northern region, with water levels rising in the Yong River (East) and Wa River.
The municipality is urging at-risk communities, especially those that experienced flooding in 2006 and 2024, to move household items to higher ground, relocate vehicles to safe locations, and prepare vulnerable residents for evacuation to secure areas. Those who choose to shelter at home should prepare food, drinking water, medications, and other essentials, as well as lighting equipment, cooking supplies, and communication devices to sustain life for at least three days. Power outages may occur in some areas during the crisis.
