The Department of Mineral Resources has issued a warning for potential landslides and flash floods in four Thailand provinces from today, August 7 and August 9, 2023. The announcement came following heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres within 24 hours, which has significantly saturated the soil on hillsides, making them susceptible to landslides.
Volunteers from the disaster prevention network of the Department of Mineral Resources and local inhabitants of Nan, Mae Hong Son, Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces have been urged to remain vigilant for landslides and flash floods during this period.
Particularly at risk are areas prone to landslides such as Bo Kluea, Pua, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Thung Chang, and Chiang Klang in Nan province; Mueang, Pai, Pang Mapha, Mae La Noi, Khun Yuam, Sob Moei in Mae Hong Son province; Mae Ramat, Mae Sot, Tha Song Yang, Phop…
