The northern border region of Mae Hong Son has been in the throes of severe weather conditions, with relentless heavy rain triggering flash floods and landslides. Tragically, these conditions have caused substantial havoc damaging utilities, residences, farms and even cherished tourist attractions across Muang and Pai. Governor Chettha Mosikarat divulged yesterday that a plan to support those affected is underway, alongside an assessment of the damage inflicted.
Hashing out the necessity for an effective compensation procedure, Mr. Chettha outlined the comprehensive damage profile that includes houses, rice plantations, and numerous farm crops. He highlighted that Tham Pla Cave and Su Tong Pae Bridge, two popular tourist sites in Muang district, suffered significant damage. Restoration of these tourist attractions is top priority, especially given the approaching peak tourist season.
It was reported that the unfortunate confluence of floods and landslides began around 10pm on Friday, a direct result of the heavy rainfall the region endured over the preceding days. The provincial disaster prevention and mitigation office identified that in Muang district alone, a devastating flash flood hit 373 houses inhabited by 925 residents at Ban Huay Pha in tambon Huay Pha. A lady tragically lost her life when flood waters swept her away as she navigated her way home on a motorcycle. Further compounding the tragedy, mudslides damaged six homes and two schools.
In the tambon of Mok Cham Pae, Ban Mok Cham Pae experienced the wrath of the weather with 38 homes housing 152 residents and farmland falling prey to the overflowing Mae Sa Nga and Mae Sa Ngi streams, even leading to falling power poles. Furthermore, Ban Kung Mai Sak in tambon Pang Mu and four villages in tambon Pha Bong suffered casualties with approximately 535 residences and 1,400 residents affected.
Disaster also struck Pai district, where flash floods wreaked havoc on village infrastructure and farm crops, impacting 2,000 residents across Moo 5 and Moo 11 villages.said by Surasee Kittimonthon, secretary-general of the Office of National Water Resources.
Extensive rainfall continues across the provinces of Uttaradit, Ubon Ratchathani, Lop Buri, Trat, Trang, and Kanchanaburi, according to Surasee Kittimonthon, the deputy director of the National Water Command Centre. This has led to a state-wide alert of potential flash floods in 20 provinces, inclusive of Chiang Rai, Phetchabun, Bung Kan, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Kanchanaburi, Ranong, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Phayao, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Uthai Thani, and the Phang-nga provinces over the following few days.
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