In the northern province of Mae Hong Son, continuous heavy rain on Friday night left Pai, Pang Mapha, and Muang districts flooded on Saturday. Large swathes of farmland and plantations were also inundated.
Sunthorn Kanthamala, a senior meteorologist stationed in Mae Hong Son, said the province was hit by heavy downpours from Friday evening until dawn on Saturday. The rainfall was recorded at 65.8mm, far heavier than normal, resulting in the Mae Hong Son river breaking its banks and causing flash flooding.
The Pai River, which is the northern border province’s main waterway, was 1.9 metres higher on Saturday. The river’s level is expected to rise further due to runoff from its tributaries.
At least 200 rai (32 hectares) of farm plantations in many areas of Mae Hong Son have been under water.
