CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Heavy rainfall since yesterday (Aug 31) has caused flash floods in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province, prompting Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to temporarily close Tat Mok and Mae Sa Waterfalls and deploy rangers to assist affected residents.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Protection Units have been dispatched to support communities in four different villages, all within Mae Raem subdistrict. Officials are currently assessing damage and providing aid to those impacted by the floods.
Residents and tourists are urged to avoid the affected areas to ensure safety and allow relief operations to proceed smoothly. The park will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
For those in need of assistance, the Forest Protection Hotline at 1362 is available 24/7. (NNT)
