World · Thailand Bureau
Overnight floods force evacuation of patients in Phetchaburi province
Rescue teams mobilized to evacuate bedridden patients as overnight flooding inundated nearly 100 homes in Phetchaburi. Authorities responded swiftly to assist residents affected by the sudden deluge.
LSN Thailand ·
Rescue operations were launched early Thursday as heavy overnight rainfall triggered flooding across residential areas in Phetchaburi province, affecting approximately 100 homes. Emergency responders prioritized the evacuation of bedridden patients and elderly residents unable to evacuate independently.
Teams navigated flooded streets and submerged neighborhoods to reach vulnerable residents, transporting them to safer ground and designated evacuation centers. The scale of the overnight inundation caught many residents off guard, with water levels rising rapidly through residential zones.
Local authorities have not yet released comprehensive damage assessments, though initial reports indicate widespread disruption to homes and infrastructure. Rescue coordinators worked through the early morning hours to ensure all at-risk individuals, particularly those with medical conditions, were safely relocated.
The flooding is consistent with seasonal weather patterns affecting the region. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to remain alert and prepare for possible further rainfall in the coming days.