Severe Storm Damages Homes and Vehicles in Sukhothai
A severe storm with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds struck four sub-districts in Sukhothai's Mueang district on October 4, damaging numerous homes, buildings, and vehicles as trees fell onto power lines and cars. Officials have begun assessing the damage and clearing debris to restore access and assist affected residents. Preliminary reports indicate damage to dozens of houses and infrastructure across Yang Sai, Mueang Kao, Ban Khuan, and Ban Lum sub-districts.
Sukhothai faced heavy rain, hail, and strong winds as a storm battered four sub-districts in Mueang district, destroying many buildings and houses, snapping trees that crashed into vehicles. Dated October 5, 2026 – the situation followed intense rain, strong gusts, and hail across various parts of Mueang district, Sukhothai province during the night of October 4. Officials from relevant agencies, including administrative and local bodies, have been sent to survey the damage. Initial reports indicate that homes and structures in four sub-districts were affected: in Yang Sai sub-district, car shelters and facilities storing residents' electrical appliances were destroyed, along with houses impacted by hail and heavy rain. In Mueang Kao sub-district, Village 11 recorded two damaged houses, while Village 14's multi-purpose hall suffered damage to its rolling door. In Ban Khuan sub-district, Village 1's airport-area homes sustained damage to approximately … [text cuts off]; Village 6's Ban Mueang Nam Hak house was damaged, Village 14 had two houses damaged, and in Ban Lum sub-district, Village 5 experienced trees falling onto power lines, cutting electricity and damaging several vehicles. Additionally, along Yang Canal, Soi Relak heading west, debris blocked the road, preventing vehicle passage; officials are clearing the area and preparing to assist affected residents.
