DRR Reports 7 Impassable Roads and Bridges in Nan Due to Flooding

MGR Online•Economy•6d ago

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The Department of Rural Roads has identified seven impassable roads and bridges in Nan Province due to high water levels as of August 20, 2026.

•Pichit Hun Siri, Director General of the Department of Rural Roads, ordered urgent monitoring of flood situations in Northern Thailand.
•Seven locations in Nan Province, consisting of 3 roads and 4 bridges, are currently impassable due to flooding.
•Warning signs and flashing lights have been installed in high-risk areas to ensure public safety.
•The Department of Rural Roads is providing drinking water, food, and survival bags to affected citizens and personnel via the Regional Rural Roads Office 17 (Chiang Rai).

•On August 20, 2026, Pichit Hun Siri held an urgent meeting to monitor the flood situation in Northern Thailand.
•Pichit Hun Siri ordered officials to patrol and closely monitor water levels on the rural road network.
•The Nan Rural Roads District has deployed machinery, equipment, and BIGBAG flood barriers to manage affected routes.
•Seven locations in Nan Province are reported as impassable, including 3 roads and 4 bridges.
•Roads NN.3007, NN.3019, and NN.4020 are impassable with water levels between 50 and 100 centimeters.
•Bridges NN.022, NN.021, NN.007, and NN.012 are impassable with water levels ranging from 80 to 170 centimeters.
•The Nan Rural Roads District will survey damage to road surfaces and bridge structures once water levels recede to perform urgent repairs.
•The Regional Rural Roads Office 17 (Chiang Rai) and local districts are distributing relief supplies to flood victims.

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Department of Rural Roads(กรมทางหลวงชนบท)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for monitoring and repairing rural roads affected by flooding.

Nan Rural Roads District(แขวงทางหลวงชนบทน่าน)

The office managing machinery and safety equipment for flood-affected routes in Nan Province.

Regional Rural Roads Office 17 (Chiang Rai)(สำนักงานทางหลวงชนบทที่ 17 (เชียงราย))

The office responsible for providing food and survival bags to flood victims.

Pichit Hun Siri(พิชิต หุ่นศิริ)

Director General of the Department of Rural Roads.

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The area where 7 roads and bridges are currently flooded and impassable.