Flash Floods Hit Chiang Rai as Heavy Rain Triggers Mass Evacuations, Severe Crop Damage
- Chiang Rai province is experiencing severe flooding due to continuous heavy rainfall from June 26 to June 27, affecting multiple districts with Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai being significantly impacted.
- The flooding has inundated agricultural land, affecting the livelihoods of local communities, with reports indicating that 4,400 households have been affected across five districts.
- In response, Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issued emergency alerts through mobile network providers, warning of potential flash floods and urging residents to evacuate valuables.
- The Northern Meteorological Centre forecasts a 70% chance of thunderstorms continuing into Saturday, raising concerns for further flooding.
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Flash floods hit Chiang Rai as heavy rain triggers mass evacuations and severe crop damage
BANGKOK: Chiang Rai province is grappling with severe flooding following continuous heavy rainfall overnight on Thursday (June 26), extending into the morning of Friday. The torrential downpours caused flash floods and mountain runoff across several districts, with Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai being the hardest hit.
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