Sukhothai hit by severe floods as Yom River bursts banks, four communities affected
Yom River overflows in Sukhothai, inundating four major communities. Authorities urge residents to evacuate valuables and assist vulnerable groups.
The flood situation in Sukhothai province has reached a critical level on Thursday, with the Yom River rising sharply and breaching embankments. Reports indicate that water has overflowed at the Fuang Fah point, severely affecting four major communities: Khlong Pho, Khuha Suwan, Ruam Phatthana, and Loe Thai.
At 5:00 am, Phatsorn Donpimpa, Mayor of Sukhothai Municipality, along with relevant officials, visited the Fuang Fah site to oversee operations personally. She ordered rescue teams to prioritise the immediate evacuation and assistance of affected residents. Authorities also advised locals in high-risk areas to move valuable items to higher ground to prevent damage.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and Sukhothai provincial authorities have been monitoring rainfall in the area. The department reported that the Yom River overflowed its banks at the Pattana Phak Nua Bridge 6 in Khlong Tan, Si Samrong district, around 4:00 am on August 28. This has caused flooding in riverside communities and low-lying areas, particularly in Khlong Tan and Wat Ko subdistricts.
DDPM, together with mobile network providers AIS, True, and NT, have issued Cell Broadcast flood warnings for Si Samrong district. Residents are urged to elevate belongings, move vehicles to safety, assist vulnerable groups such as the elderly and bedridden patients, and closely follow official updates.
Assistance and emergency reporting are available 24 hours via Line at @1784DDPM or by calling the DDPM safety hotline at 1784.
