MAE HONG SON – A woman was killed last night after a landslide, triggered by heavy rains from Tropical Depression Bualoi, crashed into her home in Mae Sariang district. The incident occurred as widespread flooding and river overflows continued to cause significant damage across the province, damaging several houses and bridges.

Tropical Storm Bualoi to Bring Heavy Rain Across Thailand for Two Days

Mae Sariang district chief officer Worasak Panthong reported that relief teams have been dispatched to affected areas, though many villages in remote locations remain cut off from telecommunications. In Ban Kart sub-district, severe conditions led to a pickup truck being swept away by strong currents, with 15 houses and a bridge sustaining damage. The overflowing Mae Yuam River has forced numerous villagers to evacuate to temporary shelters for safety.

HAPPENING: Severe Flooding Hits Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, Thailand.

Mae Sariang is experiencing its heaviest flooding in decades. The Mae Yuam River near Rim Yuam Bridge swept away a resident, with one death reported so far. Landslides and river overflow have damaged multiple… pic.twitter.com/UskwUpfCmS

— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) September 30, 2025

According to the provincial public disaster prevention and mitigation office, 36 villages across six sub-districts in Muang, Mae Sariang, and Mae La Noi districts have been severely affected by flash floods and river overflows. The situation remains precarious as the Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall and isolated heavy downpours over the next 24 hours across multiple provinces, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and several others in the northern, northeastern, and southern regions. Authorities are urging residents in risk areas to remain vigilant and adhere to official safety advisories.

-Thailand News (TN)