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Flash Floods and Landslides Strike Pua District in Nan Province
Thai Ch8•26:46•Disasters•
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Severe rain-bomb events in Nan Province lead to flash floods, landslides, and bridge collapses, leaving residents stranded and schools closed.
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Events
August 18, 2026: Heavy rain begins in several areas of Thailand.
August 19, 2026, 4:00 AM: A 'rain-bomb' event triggers massive flash floods in Pua District.
August 19, 2026, Morning: Bridges collapse and roads are cut off in Pua and Santisuk.
August 19, 2026, 8:00 AM: DDPM issues warnings for Tha Wang Pha District.
August 19, 2026, 11:00 AM: Governor Chainarong Wongyai coordinates rescue and evacuation efforts.
August 19, 2026, Afternoon: Floodwaters predicted to reach Mueang Nan within 7 hours.
Who & What's Involved
Nan Provincial AdministrationDepartment of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)38th Military CircleBorder Patrol Police 325AISChainarong Wongyai (Governor of Nan)Bunrit (Major General, 38th Military Circle)
Topics
Flash FloodsLandslidesEmergency EvacuationRain-bombInfrastructure Collapse
Locations
Pua District, NanSantisuk District, NanTha Wang Pha District, NanMueang Nan District, NanPhu Phiang District, Nan