Summer storm brings heavy rain to Chiang Mai, hail hits Mae Wang

A summer storm brought heavy rain to Chiang Mai on Saturday (February 21), with hail reported in Ban Hua Fai village, Mae Wang district, alarming residents.

At around 3pm, a Facebook user identified as “Akhom Boontha” posted a video saying the storm hit Ban Hua Fai Moo 2, Ban Kat subdistrict, Mae Wang district, with strong winds, heavy rain and a large volume of hail that fell continuously and caused panic among locals.

There were no immediate reports of property damage or injuries. Residents were urged to seek shelter in safe, sturdy structures and avoid exposed areas.

TMD radar flags storms across six northern provinces

The Northern Meteorological Centre, under the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), said the latest Lamphun radar scan at 3pm showed weak to moderate thunderstorms covering a wide area and moving towards the northeast.

Checks found storm clusters scattered across many districts in six provinces, as follows:

• Mae Hong Son: Pang Mapha, Mueang, Khun Yuam, Mae La Noi, Mae Sariang
   
• Chiang Mai: Chai Prakan, Chiang Dao, Phrao, Mae Rim, San Sai, Mueang, Hang Dong, Samoeng, Mae Wang, San Pa Tong, Chom Thong, Mae Chaem, Doi Tao, Omkoi
   
• Chiang Rai: Mae Suai, Mae Lao, Phan, Mueang
   
• Lampang: Thoen, Mae Phrik
   
• Lamphun: Li, Thung Hua Chang
   
• Tak: Sam Ngao

The centre warned that weather conditions during this period remain highly uncertain. People in upper northern Thailand were urged to closely follow updates, avoid staying in open areas, under large trees, or near billboards and structures that are not strong.