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25 provinces in Thailand warned of flash floods and mudslides

25 provinces in Thailand warned of flash floods and mudslides

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Thailand’s ONWR warns 25 provinces to brace for flash floods and mudslides due to heavy thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday.

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has issued an urgent warning to residents in 25 provinces across Thailand, advising them to prepare for potential flash floods and mudslides due to heavy rainfall caused by widespread thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms Expected Due to High-Pressure System from China

The warning, released on Monday, explains that a high-pressure system from China has moved to cover the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea. As a result, thunderstorms are expected to occur in many regions, potentially bringing torrential rain from Tuesday to Thursday.ONWR Identifies High-Risk Provinces and Districts

The ONWR has listed the provinces and specific districts most at risk of being affected by flooding and landslides.

Northern Region


Chiang Rai: Wiang Pa Pao
Chiang Mai: Mueang, Jom Thong, Chiang Dao, Doi Saket, Doi Lor, Prao, Mae Chaem, Mae Taeng, Mae Rim, Mae On, San Kamphaeng, San Sai, Om Koi
Mae Hong Son: Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang
Lampang: Mueang, Ngao, Jae Hom, Mueang Pan, Wang Nuea, Sop Prap, Soem Ngam, Hang Chat
Lamphun: Mueang, Ban Thi, Pa Sang, Mae Tha
Phayao: Pong
Phrae: Song
Tak: Tha Song Yang, Umphang
Central Region


Saraburi: Kaeng Khoi


Eastern Region


Trat: Khao Saming, Bo Rai


Western Region


Kanchanaburi: Mueang, Thong Pha Phum, Sai Yok, Bo Phloi, Si Sawat, Sangkhla Buri, Nong Prue
Phetchaburi: Kaeng Krachan


Southern Region


Ranong: Kra Buri
Surat Thani: Chai Buri, Phanom, Ban Ta Khun, Phra Saeng, Wiang Sa
Phang Nga: Mueang, Khao Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Nuea Khlong, Ao Luek
Trang: Kantang, Wang Wiset, Sikao, Huai Yot
Satun: Mueang, Khuan Kalong, Khuan Don, Tha Phae, Thung Wa, Manang, La-ngu
Nakhon Si Thammarat: Chawang, Cha-uat, Chang Klang, Tham Phannara, Thung Song, Thung Yai, Na Bon
Phatthalung: Mueang, Khuan Khanun, Pa Bon, Pa Phayom
Songkhla: Na Thawi, Khlong Hoi Khong, Khuan Niang, Rattaphum, Sadao, Saba Yoi
Yala: Mueang, Krong Pinang, Kabang, Than To, Bannang Sata, Betong, Yaha, Raman
Narathiwat: Chanae, Rangae


Emergency Preparations Urged

The ONWR has instructed relevant government agencies to mobilise personnel and equipment to provide emergency assistance without delay. Local authorities have also been asked to alert residents in high-risk zones, encouraging them to either evacuate or move valuable belongings to higher ground as a precautionary measure.

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