Homes flooded in surprise deluge in Phayao, northeast Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

A torrential rain shower caused mayhem as it dampened the spirits of over 100 households in Phayao province in northeast Thailand. Locals hastily scurried to relocate their possessions to more sheltered spots.

 

The relentless rain, which persisted both day and night, resulted in a cascade of water from the woods, spilling into the Mae Tam River. The resulting flood inundated residences, roads, and farmlands in Mae Tam Subdistrict, Mueang District, creating quite the aquatic spectacle.

 

The worst-hit areas included Mae Tam, Pa Lan, Inthanon, Phu Min, and Mueang Chum communities. Despite their best attempts to barricade their homes with sandbags, the water still managed to infiltrate many residences.

 

Areas like Ban Pa Lan and Ban Phu Min, which are prone to such flooding every year, were also inundated despite the existing protective walls. The water from the Mae Tam River keeps entering and flooding the houses, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-14

 

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[bignok]

So they moved Phayao to Isaan. Interesting.

Edited September 14, 2023 by bignok

[VocalNeal]

12 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Phayao province in northeast Thailand.

Really????

[bignok]

48 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Really????

Maybe it has been downgraded so they moved it. Must be next to Kalasin now.

[ripstanley]

As Phayao is just south of Chiang Rai does this mean Chiang Rai is now in north East Thailand. I just read the headline to my 11 year old boy and he just laughed. Great reporting. 555555555

[ripstanley]

I actually live in Mae Tam and this morning at about 0640 the water was partialy covering the left lane of highway 1 near the junction with 1193. I was heading towards Mueng Phayao which is about 105 km south of Chiang Rai.

[hotchilli]

Ole fatty will visit soon to check on everyone.