Flash flood destroys bridge in Phayao, disrupting districts and leaving locals missing

Last night’s severe rainfall in Phayao province resulted in a flash flood that destroyed a bridge, disrupting connectivity between the districts of Chiang Muan and Dok Khamtai. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, swept away two vehicles and left several individuals missing.

Authorities are currently mobilising efforts to locate the missing persons from the Nong Lom village, with hopes of finding them alive. In the Chiang Muan area, of the five missing individuals, three bodies have been recovered while search efforts are underway for the remaining two.

The flood has caused significant damage to the bridge, prompting officials from the Department of Highways to clear debris, including bamboo clusters that have accumulated under the bridge structure. Subsequently, soil will be brought in to temporarily repair the bridge to…