Nan Province Floods After Torrential Rain; Homes Submerged
Torrential rains flood Nan Province's Pua District, submerging homes and cutting off major highways, with authorities warning of more heavy rainfall through August 21 that could worsen conditions.
Nan Province faces a critical flooding crisis as continuous heavy rainfall triggers flashfloods and sudden flooding across multiple areas, particularly Pua District. Water levels from the Pua and Khwang rivers have risen rapidly, inundating homes and communities in Ban Rong subdistrict and surrounding areas, with water levels reaching nearly the first floor of some houses and causing severe hardship to residents.
In Ban Kaem, Moo 4, Soi 2, Pua District, residents are calling for emergency assistance, including a family with a six-month-old infant trapped in the flooded area. The floods have also severely disrupted transportation, with Highway 101 (Pua-Chiang Klang) completely impassable to all vehicles and Highway 1256 (Pua-Bo Kluea) suffering bridge damage and washouts. Schools in affected areas have announced closures for student and staff safety, including Pa Laew Luang Wittaya, Du Phong, Ban Sri Bun Rueang, Ban Pong Kham, and Ban Pang Chang schools.
The Thai Meteorological Department warns that northern Thailand faces heavy to very heavy rainfall from August 18-21, 2025, which could trigger flash flooding, flashfloods, and landslides, especially in foothill areas, near waterways, and low-lying zones. Government agencies, local administration, and rescue units are actively monitoring the situation and providing assistance, with special priority for children, the elderly, patients, and people in high-risk areas. Residents in vulnerable zones are urged to move valuable items and electronics to higher ground, prepare for possible evacuation, and avoid traveling through flooded routes, damaged bridges, or areas with strong water currents.
