Urgent: Flash Floods Inundate School in Mae Sariang, Officials Prepare Evacuation if Situation Worsens
Flash floods from the Mae Ngae River have inundated a school in Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province, with authorities preparing evacuation procedures if water levels continue rising.
Flash floods from the Mae Ngae River have inundated Ban Pho So School in Sao Hin Subdistrict, Mae Sariang District in Mae Hong Son Province. District Officer Worasak Pantong received reports from local leaders that the floodwaters have overflowed riverbanks and reached the male student dormitory area of the school. Water levels continue to rise above normal, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely around the clock, especially at Bailey Bridge, which faces structural risk if debris or obstructions accumulate. The district officer has instructed all departments to prepare emergency assistance and evacuation procedures should conditions deteriorate further, urging residents in danger zones to stay informed through official announcements and warnings.
