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Volatile weather brings heavy rain and hail to upper Thailand

In Phayao, heavy hail has fallen in both PhuKamyao and DokKhamtai districts.

Upper Thailand has been experiencing volatile weather, with rain, gusts and hail occurring in some areas. Parts of Phayao province have experienced some of the biggest hail storms in recent memory.

In Phayao, heavy hail has fallen in both PhuKamyao and DokKhamtai districts. A Facebook user posted pictures of the scenes in PhuKamyao after the storms, comparing the “beautiful” sights to snow. The user noted that 2-3 utility poles pelted by the hail were severely damaged, resulting in power outages over an entire subdistrict. The post also said road users were forced to exercise extreme caution on slippery surfaces, with accidents occurring in some sections.


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