Mae Chaem Flooding and Recovery – Chiang Mai
The situation in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai has begun to improve as of August 28, 2025. Water levels in the Mae Chaem River have dropped below the banks, and most roads are now passable. Yesterday’s severe flooding in front of the Mae Chaem District Office, which forced temporary closures, has now receded enough for small vehicles to pass.
Local residents and authorities are working quickly to clean and restore homes, public facilities, and roads. However, the impact has been severe: in Ban Pang Ung, Mae Suek Subdistrict, Mae Chaem, flash floods and landslides tragically caused four confirmed deaths and 15 injuries, including two people in critical condition. Search teams are still working to locate five missing persons.
Emergency contact: Mae Chaem District Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center – 1567
Tropical Depression Alert – August 30 to September 1, 2025
A low-pressure system over the central South China Sea has strengthened into a tropical depression. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong winds to parts of Northern and Northeastern Thailand between August 30 and September 1, 2025.
Provinces likely to be affected:
Nakhon Phanom, Bueng Kan, Mukdahan, Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, Chaiyaphum, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Uttaradit, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Lampang, Lamphun, Chiang Mai, and Mae Hong Son.
Travel Advisory
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Check official weather announcements and local updates regularly
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Monitor road, rail, and flight status before traveling
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Avoid flood-prone and landslide-risk areas
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Keep emergency contacts readily available
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Expect possible delays or cancellations in affected provinces