Two-Day Downpour Floods Five Chumphon Districts, 142 Households Affected
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The Chumphon Provincial Disaster Command Center reported on the flood situation for October 28–29, 2026, confirming that five districts have been affected, covering 11 subdistricts, 26 villages, and six communities. A total of 253 people from 142 households have been impacted. Preliminarily, no deaths have been reported, while many areas continue to experience persistent rain, requiring close monitoring.
The affected districts comprise Mueang Chumphon, Pathio, Tha Sae, Lamai, and Lang Suan. Mueang Chumphon and Pathio have the highest numbers of affected residents according to the report.
Currently, moderate to heavy rain continues in many parts of the province. The command center has coordinated with relevant agencies — including administrative offices, military units, local governments, village heads, and volunteers — to monitor the situation and stand ready to assist affected residents continuously.
Areas requiring special caution include foothill zones at risk of landslides and flash floods, low-lying areas prone to inundation, and locations near waterways that may be impacted if heavy rain persists.
Residents in risk areas are urged to follow official announcements closely, prepare essential items and important documents, evacuate to safe ground if water levels rise, and avoid traveling through routes with strong currents.
Government agencies must continue monitoring the situation, as continued heavy rain in upstream and low-lying areas could increase the risk of flash floods and sudden inundation. Meanwhile, state agencies are in the process of assessing damages.
