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Heavy Rains and Northern Runoff Trigger Widespread Flooding Across Thailand
Thai Ch8•20:46•Disasters•
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Severe weather causes urban flooding in Chainat and Chonburi, while residents in Ayutthaya and Ang Thong brace for rising water levels.
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Heavy rain begins across various provinces including Rayong and Chonburi around midnight.
Flash floods hit Chainat and Pattaya, causing traffic chaos.
A sinkhole forms in Ang Thong due to soil erosion near a river embankment.
Water levels rise in Ayutthaya, leading to school closures and evacuation of equipment.
Forest runoff from Khao Yai floods resorts and closes the Mu Si bridge.
The Meteorological Department issues a clarification regarding 'mega-flood' rumors.
The Ministry of Interior orders 70 provinces to prepare for continued rain through September 27.
Who & What's Involved
Thai Meteorological DepartmentDepartment of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)Ministry of InteriorKhao Yai National ParkWat Taku SchoolJesad Thai-set
Topics
Flash FloodsInfrastructure FailureEmergency AlertsNorthern RunoffDisaster Management
Locations
ChainatAng ThongAyutthayaChonburiPattaya