Heavy rain and flooding Hit Yasothon and Sakon Nakhon, authorities on high alert for possible evacuations

Officials stated that Tung Mon village in Kham Khuean Kaew District, Yasothon Province, experienced heavy rainfall throughout the night on June 12, leading to soil erosion and road collapses in several areas. Additionally, many houses in the village were damaged by collapsing walls, causing floodwaters to inundate residential and agricultural areas.

The Tung Mon Subdistrict Administrative Organization sent staff to the area to assess the situation and provide assistance to the affected residents. As an immediate response, metal sheets were installed along the collapsed walls to prevent further erosion beneath the houses. The local administration continues to monitor the situation and is ready to provide further assistance if heavy rain occurs again.

In Sakon Nakhon Province, reporters reported that the heavy rain from the storm caused flash flooding in many areas, damaging agricultural land, roads, and property in several districts, including Phanna Nikhom, Song Dao, Waritchaphum, Phon Na Kaeo, and Wanon Niwat — the most affected areas.

Phanna Nikhom District suffered the most from the rainfall, which reached 150.1 mm, causing large amounts of water to flood agricultural areas in four sub-districts: Ba Hee, Phanna, Na Hua Bo, and Choeng Chum, all located near water canals. Additionally, floodwaters washed away one agricultural road in Rai Subdistrict, which is currently being inspected by Rai Municipality.

Floodwaters also inundated pig farms in Na Hua Bo Subdistrict, putting 30 pigs at risk of drowning. The village head and local authorities quickly worked to help evacuate the pigs to a safe location.

Phanna Nikhom District has instructed village heads, local officials, and municipal organizations to remain on high alert and continue monitoring the water situation.