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Continuous Rainfall in Mae Hong Son Causes Flash Floods and Landslides, Affecting Multiple Villages

Local10 Aug 2026 16:52 GMT+7

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Continuous Rainfall in Mae Hong Son Causes Flash Floods and Landslides, Affecting Multiple Villages

Mae Hong Son province continues to experience ongoing rainfall, causing flash floods and sudden flooding that have affected many villages, along with mountain landslides blocking roads.


On 10 Aug 2026 GMT+7, reporters stated that Mae Hong Son province is still experiencing continuous rain, especially in the Mueang district area. Several villages have been affected by flash floods, sudden inundations, and mountain landslides blocking routes.

At Ban Huai San Mai, Huai Pha subdistrict, continuous overnight rain caused severe flash floods that swept away the village access road in a long section, making travel impossible. After the water receded, the Mae Hong Son Provincial Administrative Organization quickly deployed machinery to clear and temporarily repair the road so villagers would not be cut off from the outside world.

Additionally, rural highway 1285 between Ban Thung Masan and Ban Na Plajad in Huai Pha subdistrict, which connects to the Huai Phueng border checkpoint, experienced riverbank erosion damaging part of the roadside. However, one lane remains passable. Authorities are closely monitoring the area due to concerns the road may further collapse.

At Ban Kahan, Huai Pha subdistrict, severe flash floods brought large amounts of gravel, mud, and wood debris into the village, causing distress to many households. In Ban Mai Sa Pae, Pang Mu subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son district, heavy rain for several hours triggered a mountain landslide that blocked village alleys and toppled trees onto power lines. Village leaders and residents are cooperating urgently to clear mud and obstacles to restore internal village access.

The severe flash flood situation in Huai Pha subdistrict, Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province, has damaged roads and houses in many villages. It has also disrupted public utilities, cutting off mountain water supply systems and electricity in several villages.