Persistent rain has caused rivers to overflow, flooding and landslides in the upper North, with four people confirmed killed, four injured and five still missing.
In the northernmost province of Chiang Rai, disaster mitigation officials said there was heavy flooding in tambon Mae Sai, tambon Wiang Pang Kham and tambon Koh Chang of Mae Sai district. The floodwater was about one metre deep and flowing strongly.
People in flood-affected areas near the overflowing Sai River in Mae Sai district were advised to prepare for possible evacuation.
In Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Nong National Park, also in Mae Sai district, floodwater was on Wednesday pouring out of Tham Luang Cave, widely known from the flooded cave rescue mission in 2018.
In Mae Fah Luang district, a house was hit by a landslide. One resident was killed, two severely injured and another was still missing.
In Muang district, the Kok River overflowed into nearby communities.
Local irrigation authorities said the flow of the Kok River …