Nearly 300 families evacuated as flash floods hit northern Thailand

Thailand: Flash floods force around 300 families to evacuate

Flash floods swept through residential areas in Lom Sak district, in northern Thailand’s Phetchabun province, after heavy rains caused the Pasak River to overflow, forcing around 300 families to evacuate their homes on Saturday.

On 21/09/2026 at 08h00

The districts of Lom Kao and Lom Sak saw heavy rainfall throughout the night, particularly in the mountainous Khao Paak Chong area. Residents were evacuated to safer locations, with priority given to the elderly and people with disabilities.

The strong current damaged infrastructure, but no injuries were reported. Several residential areas in Lom Sak district were also flooded.

The Pasak River rose to 8.56 meters, 26 centimeters above the riverbank level.

By Le360 (with MAP)
On 21/09/2026 at 08h00