Patients Evacuated as Floods Inundate Sawang Arom Hospital
Severe flooding in Uthai Thani has forced the emergency evacuation of patients from Sawang Arom Hospital to nearby facilities.
On September 29, 2026, severe flooding in the Sawang Arom district of Uthai Thani province necessitated the emergency evacuation of patients from Sawang Arom Hospital. According to reports from Khaosod Online, heavy runoff from the Mae Wong National Park area in Nakhon Sawan and Kamphaeng Phet provinces caused the Pho and Khwae Tak Daet canals to overflow, inundating the municipal area.
Floodwaters reached depths of 30 to 70 centimeters on the Thap Than–Sawang Arom road, rendering it impassable for small vehicles and severely restricting access for medical personnel and ambulances. Provincial authorities, including the Governor of Uthai Thani, Sombat Traisak, have coordinated with military units, rescue volunteers, and local agencies to transfer patients requiring ongoing care to Nong Chang Hospital and Thap Than Hospital, which remain unaffected by the rising waters.
For residents and travelers, this situation highlights significant disruptions to local infrastructure and emergency medical services in the region. The municipal area remains under threat as water levels continue to rise. While the immediate priority is patient safety, the long-term impact on local healthcare access and the duration of the road closures remain to be confirmed. Travelers are advised to avoid the affected district and monitor local updates from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
