Phetchabun Battered by Severe Storms for Second Consecutive Day, High Winds Topple Trees and Power Poles, Power Outages Affect Half the City
Phetchabun endured a second straight day of severe storms on May 10, with high winds downing trees and seven electrical poles, leaving half the city without power. Authorities deployed traffic management and worked to restore electricity wh
Phetchabun province experienced another severe summer storm on May 10, 2025, marking the second consecutive day of extreme weather. Strong winds and heavy rainfall battered the Sadieng and Nangua subdistricts of Mueang Phetchabun, causing widespread damage to homes and buildings that officials are still surveying. The storm toppled several large eucalyptus trees, including one that brought down seven electrical poles along the Saraburi-Lom Sak road, resulting in power outages across much of Phetchabun Municipality. Traffic lights went out, prompting authorities to deploy traffic cones for safety management. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage directly resulted from the pole collapses. Provincial electricity officials worked through 6:00 PM to restore power to affected areas, while machinery and equipment have been prepared to replace the damaged high-voltage poles the following day.
