Rescue Teams Assist Residents and Pets During Chachoengsao Flooding
Emergency responders in Chachoengsao province conducted rescue operations for an elderly resident and 18 cats following heavy rainfall and rising floodwaters.
On the evening of October 2, 2026, heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in the Mueang and Ban Pho districts of Chachoengsao province. According to reports from Khaosod Online, local rescue teams, including the Chachoengsao Rescue and Poh Teck Tung Foundation, were deployed to assist those affected by the rising water levels.
In one operation, rescuers reached a home in Ban Pho where 18 Persian cats were at risk as water began to submerge their outdoor enclosures. Because the local shelter could not accommodate the animals due to allergy concerns among other evacuees, rescuers constructed a temporary, covered shelter on the roof of the house to keep the cats safe and dry. The owner was subsequently evacuated, with plans to return by boat to provide care.
In a separate mission, the same rescue team assisted an 80-year-old woman who had been trapped in her home for four days. The resident, who suffers from diabetes, hypertension, and pressure sores, was successfully reached by the team.
For residents and travelers in the region, these events highlight the importance of monitoring local weather alerts during the monsoon season, as flood conditions can develop rapidly. While these specific individuals were reached, it remains to be confirmed if further evacuations will be required should rainfall persist in the coming days. Authorities continue to monitor the situation in affected low-lying areas.
