Nan: Nan city is facing critical flooding conditions, with water levels rising to the second floor in some areas and spreading nearly 10 kilometers, affecting key infrastructures like Nan Hospital. The flooding has forced the hospital to relocate patients to the airport due to the severe circumstances.

According to Thai News Agency, the situation in Nan city is dire, with the area almost entirely submerged. The current flood is being compared to the devastating flood of 2006, previously considered the worst in a century, but this year’s crisis appears even more severe. The Suan Tan community, located 4 kilometers from the Nan River, is experiencing neck-high water levels, and access is only possible via boat as the water continues to rise. Residents are hastily evacuating their possessions as the economic zone of Nan city is inundated with water over 1 meter high. Numerous temples and monasteries are underwater, and in areas close to the Nan River, thousands of homes are submerged, with some experiencing water levels reaching the second floor.

A resident from the Ban Phra Koet community, near Nan Hospital, shared images depicting the water level surpassing the fence of his house and nearing the second floor. Many villagers remain stranded in their homes amidst the high floodwaters. Rescue efforts are underway, but limited boats and fast-flowing water hinder accessibility to certain areas. Some villagers have resorted to wading through neck-deep water to procure necessities.

Nan Hospital, having been flooded since last night, is grappling with the high water levels. The old hospital building is submerged up to chest height. Approximately 300 patients in the new building remain safe on the second floor. However, the hospital has relocated its emergency department to a multipurpose building in Squadron 466 for emergency treatment, with severe cases being transferred to Wiang Sa District Hospital. The Nan River continues to pose a threat with water levels over 9 meters 20 centimeters, which is about 2 meters above the critical point, while at Ban Pha Kwang, 30 kilometers from the city, the water level stands at 14 meters 58 centimeters, exceeding the critical point by more than 4 meters.