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Lamphun is in full crisis mode as floodwaters surge from Chiang Mai, prompting emergency preparations.
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Lamphun is in full crisis mode as floodwaters surge from Chiang Mai, prompting emergency preparations. District chief Yutthapong Chaisorn revealed that a command centre has been established in the Mueang Lamphun district office to tackle the unfolding disaster.
While Lamphun is not typically flood-prone, Yutthapong warned that many households may be ill-prepared for the deluge, leaving residents stranded.
“Some households might not be well prepared and their occupants become marooned by the floodwater.”
The situation is dire, with 27 villages in seven subdistricts now declared disaster zones. Over 500 households have already been impacted by the rising waters, and rescue teams are rushing to evacuate residents, particularly the elderly. To combat the deluge, nearly 60 water pumps have been deployed across affected areas, with two large pumps…