Six Provinces Face Landslide, Flash Flood Risk From Heavy Rain
Six northern and eastern provinces face elevated landslide and flash flood risks from heavy rainfall expected over the next 24 hours, with authorities urging residents in vulnerable areas near hillsides and waterways to prepare for sudden f
The Department of Mineral Resources has alerted six provinces—Tak, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Trat—to the heightened risk of landslides and flash floods due to persistent heavy rainfall and forecast rainfall expected to trigger ground movement. The Meteorological Department predicts heavy to very heavy rain across the northern, northeastern, and southern regions over the next 24 hours, with the northeast experiencing especially intense downpours caused by a low-pressure system centered over northern Vietnam and a strengthening southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Residents in these areas must prepare for sudden flooding and flash floods, particularly on hillsides near waterways and in valleys. Network volunteers in high-risk zones have been directed to maintain close surveillance of geological hazards and ready emergency response systems; officials must immediately inspect affected areas to reassure residents and provide initial guidance.
