CHIANG MAI — Several major roads in Chiang Mai city were flooded on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Kajiki brought torrential rain to northern Thailand, though the system continued to weaken after causing significant damage in Vietnam and Laos.

Thailand Braces for Tropical Storm Kajiki as Warnings Issued Nationwide

The Chiang Mai Municipal Office reported severe flooding around Suthep market (Talad Ton Payom), where municipal workers deployed pumps to drain water and police directed traffic through inundated areas. The storm, which was downgraded from a typhoon after entering central Laos’ Borikhamxay province on Tuesday morning, is expected to bring further downpours and potential gale-force winds across the north through Wednesday.

The Thai Meteorological Department had issued advance flood warnings for northern and northeastern regions, with the storm front anticipated to arrive Tuesday evening. While Kajiki has lost intensity since making landfall, officials remain on high alert for flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.

Storm Kajiki batters northern and northeastern provinces, floods reported
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Northern and northeastern Thailand are experiencing heavy flooding as Storm Kajiki sweeps through several provinces.
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Residents in low-lying zones of Chiang Mai have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and monitor water levels closely. The storm’s impact marks the first significant weather disruption in the region since the start of the monsoon season, with further rainfall expected in the coming days.

Typhoon Kajiki Set to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to Northern Thailand

Authorities continue to assess damage and coordinate response efforts as Kajiki moves across the country.

-Thailand News (TN)