Flash flood hits the heart of Phayao

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PUBLISHED: 17 Sep 2024 at 10: 23

Flood-hit residents are evacuated to safe ground in Muang district of Phayao on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Muang Phayao municipal office)
On Tuesday morning, residents of the Muang region of Phayao are ushered to secure ground. ( Photo: Muang Phayao municipal office )

PHAYAO: Frequent over rainfall caused the Mae Ka Huai Khian torrent to flow in Muang area on Tuesday morning, leaving some residents, young and old, stranded on top floors and roofs.

The stream’s banks were reported in tambon Mae Ka of Muang region in Ban Huai Khian community. Overflow levels ranged from one to two feet, swamping some structures and vehicles.

Among the inundated parameters was the University of Phayao. Some kids hid on the roofs after escaping their flooded dorms.