World · Thailand Bureau
Flood waters surge downstream in Nan as two deaths reported
Authorities in Thailand's northern Nan province have issued urgent warnings as floodwaters from upstream areas advance toward downstream communities. Two deaths have been reported as the Nan River continues to rise.
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The Interior Ministry has instructed residents along the Nan River in downstream districts to relocate their possessions and immobile family members to higher ground as waters surge from upstream Pua district. Provincial officials are coordinating evacuation efforts to minimize casualties as the river's water level continues to climb. Local administration offices have established temporary shelters and relief centers to accommodate those displaced by the rising floodwaters. Residents in affected areas have been advised to monitor official updates and heed warnings from local authorities regarding evacuation routes and timing. Emergency response teams remain mobilized throughout the province to provide assistance and coordinate rescue operations in flood-prone zones.