Disaster and Mitigation officials reported that a landslip struck a remote mountain village in northern Thailand’s Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai on Tuesday, burying numerous residences and resulting in the deaths of two individuals, one injury, and the disappearance of four others.
The landslip and ensuing flash flood in Ban Doi Laem village resulted in the destruction of seven houses, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, one with a broken leg, and the disappearance of four others. It is widely believed that the four abducted individuals are all members of the same family.
The village has been inaccessible to rescue teams due to the persistent heavy rain, landslides, and fallen trees, necessitating a foot trek. The deceased’s corpses have been recovered, and the injured individual has been evacuated to a safe location. Nevertheless, safety concerns have necessitated the suspension of search operations for the missing. They will therefore resume today.
Authorities are cautioning residents in the vicinity to remain vigilant, as the likelihood of additional flash floods and landslides remains elevated.
Flash floods and landslides were the result of days of torrential downpours in Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, with rainfall reaching as high as 143 millimetres in certain areas. The calamity struck. The affected regions have been the site of the deployment of rescue teams.
A landslip that occurred independently obstructed a road that connected the villages of Ban Doi Laem and Pang Tonne Khong in Chiang Mai, thereby preventing access to the region.
The Chiang Mai Communication remains a challenge as a result of disrupted phone signals, despite the fact that authorities have successfully cleared the road.
In the meantime, the northern province of Chiang Rai has experienced extensive flooding as a result of torrential rains, which have resulted in the evacuation of residents and the destruction of infrastructure.
A bridge over the Kam River in Mae Fah Luang district has collapsed, resulting in the absence of conveyance in the region. The local authorities have issued a warning to residents residing near the riverbanks to relocate their possessions to higher ground as the water levels continue to rise.
The Moei River has overflowed its banks in the Mae Sot district of Tak province, which is adjacent to Myanmar. This has resulted in the inundation of both Thai and Myanmar territories. Residents are in a state of distress as they attempt to evacuate their residences due to the water level’s elevation of over two meters.
It is imperative that the public remain vigilant, as authorities have deployed teams to monitor water levels continuously.
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