Heavy overnight rainfall has unleashed widespread flooding across several northern provinces of Thailand, with Phrae among the hardest hit. Runoff from surrounding forests swept through communities and farmland in Song district, though no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
In Daen Chumphon, a sub-district of Song, residents were taken by surprise early Saturday morning as fast-moving forest runoff inundated their homes. The water arrived with such force that many households were unable to move their belongings to safety in time.
Emergency teams were deployed Saturday morning to survey affected areas and provide immediate relief. Officials confirmed that, as of now, there have been no casualties.
In Rong Kwang district, floodwaters surged through Mae Yang Rong sub-district, inundating Wat Yang Yuang, a prominent local temple, along with nearby areas. While no structural damage has been reported, crews were working quickly to drain the water from the temple grounds.
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a fresh warning on Saturday, forecasting continued heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Phrae, as well as parts of the upper Northeast through Sunday. Residents in risk-prone areas were urged to remain alert.
In Chiang Rai’s Muang district, particularly in tambon Doi Lan, steady downpours from Friday night into Saturday morning caused local waterways to overflow, flooding farmland and homes across eight villages.
By Saturday afternoon, water levels had started to recede. Local authorities and village leaders were actively assessing damage and preparing aid.
In Nan’s Wiang Sa district, flash floods struck tambon Nam Muap just before dawn.
Many residents, already awake at the time, managed to move their possessions to higher ground. Locals described the flooding as the worst in years, affecting more than 120 households.
Meanwhile, Mae Charim National Park in Nan announced a temporary closure after heavy rain rendered several roads impassable. Landslides and fallen power poles blocked the route between Ban Hat Rai and Ban Nam Pu Samakkhi, raising safety concerns.
In Uttaradit province, rescue units were mobilised to assist with evacuations in flood-prone areas of Ban Khok and Fak Tha districts. Rising runoff submerged homes and farmland, prompting authorities to cut electricity in parts of Fak Tha to prevent short circuits and ensure public safety.
Mae Hong Son also experienced storm-related disruptions. Strong winds and heavy rain felled trees and downed power poles in Muang district, including five near government housing behind the provincial hall.
Disaster response teams and the Provincial Electricity Authority were working to restore power amid ongoing rainfall.
In Chiang Rai, the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office confirmed that flash floods impacted 15 districts: Muang, Thoeng, Wiang Pa Pao, Pa Deat, Phan, Chiang Saen, Doi Luang, Mae Chan, Wiang Chai, Chiang Khong, Wiang Kaen, Khun Than, Mae Suai, Phaya Mengrai, and Wiang Chiang Rung.
Authorities across the region remain on high alert as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the north.
