Heavy rains trigger flash floods

Torrential rains have caused widespread flash flooding and landslides across Chiang Mai province, particularly in the northern districts. Rescue workers faced difficulties evacuating a sick elderly woman, who had to be carried on a stretcher across the damaged section to reach an ambulance.

The Ping River, which flows through Chiang Mai city, has also seen rising, prompting riverside restaurants to move furniture to higher ground. While the water level remains about 1.5 meters below critical, authorities are monitoring the situation as heavy rains persist across much of northern Thailand.