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Thailand - Floods and flash floods (CatNat, TMD, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 07 October 2024)

  • 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.