Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Thailand since 4 October, causing floods and the Ping River overflow that resulted in casualties and damage.
According to media reports, as of 7 October, 3 people died in Chiang Mai city, Chiang Mai province, and more than 80 people have been evacuated in a dozen shelters due to floods and flash floods. In addition, train transportation was also suspended. In northern-central Thailand, 20 provinces are still flooded, and warnings for flooding have been issued in central provinces due to the release of the Chao Phraya Dam, which is under capacity.
On 7-8 October isolated thunderstorms and showers are still expected over northern and central Thailand.