Lampang: Floodwaters from Doi Khun Tan mountain have inundated the fresh market, roads, and communities.

According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department continues to issue warnings for areas experiencing heavy rainfall. Last night, flash floods from Doi Khun Tan mountain inundated houses, washed away a bridge, and flooded the fresh market and the Koh Kha-Hang Chat road. Meanwhile, in Prachinburi, a storm damaged a temple tent, with the roof structure hitting a power pole near the temple wall. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Late last night, floodwaters from Doi Khun Tan mountain swept down into the Mae Tan stream, inundating homes and infrastructure in the villages of Ban Pang Pong Pang Sai, Ban Huai Rian, and Ban Mae Tan Noi in Wiang Tan Subdistrict, Hang Chat District, Lampang Province. This morning, reporters surveyed the area and found that the floodwaters were beginning to recede, leaving behind only damage. Near the Mae San stream bridge, a large amount of debris was found, causing the bridge abutment to collapse. The floodwaters have also flowed into areas connecting Hang Chat and Koh Ka districts. At Ban Cham fresh market in Pong Yang Khok sub-district, Hang Chat district, where approximately 50 stalls are located, vendors are beginning to experience the effects of the flooding. Meanwhile, traffic on the Koh Ka-Hang Chat road is being affected in some sections.

Villagers say this type of flooding often occurs during heavy rainstorms. Officials and community leaders are closely monitoring the situation and warning residents living near streams and low-lying areas to prepare and avoid flooded routes.

In Prachinburi, a storm hit Wat Mai Krong Thong temple in Si Maha Pho district. A tent set up behind the temple, near the fish feeding area by the Bang Pakong River, was damaged. CCTV footage shows a black car pulling up to shelter from the rain. The tent's poles were then seen swaying in the wind, prompting the driver to quickly move to an adjacent tent. Less than four minutes later, a severe storm intensified, causing the tent to shake violently. Temple dogs fled, and in a split second, the tent collapsed. The left side pole detached from its base, and the roof structure hit a power pole near the temple wall. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Following the incident, the temple inspected the tent's foundation posts, which were clearly cracked and detached from the concrete ground. This caused all 10 steel posts to fall, hitting the temple wall and a power pole. In the Wang Matcha area, trees over 30 meters tall were found to have been uprooted by strong winds. Large branches blocked the access to the fish rafts, and the metal railings used for access were crushed and damaged. Meanwhile, the canvas roofs of the shops along the fish rafts were torn, and chairs and other items were scattered. A food vendor along the fish rafts recounted that during the incident, the wind was like a violent whirlwind, causing vendors to panic, gather their belongings, and flee for their lives. The sound of trees breaking was deafening. She admitted that she has been selling in this area for over 10 years and has never experienced such a violent event before.

Similarly, Luang Ta Lek, or Phra Phisai, a monk at the temple, said that lightning had struck the temple twice before, but this was the first time a storm of this magnitude had ever occurred.

Regarding thunderstorms, the Meteorological Department issued Warning No. 5 stating that from May 29th to June 1st, Thailand will experience increased and heavy rainfall in many areas of the South, East, and western parts of the North and Central regions. This is due to the relatively strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a monsoon trough passing over upper Thailand. The public is advised to be prepared for flash floods, landslides, and high waves (2-3 meters) in the Andaman Sea. Small boats should refrain from leaving shore.