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Flash Flooding Hits Lom Kao, Phetchabun for Second Time
Heavy rainfall has caused the Pa Sak River to overflow in Phetchabun, leading to a second round of flooding in the Lom Kao district within 24 hours.
On July 31, 2026, heavy rainfall in Phetchabun province triggered flash flooding in the Lom Kao district, marking the second such incident in just one day. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the Pa Sak River overflowed its banks, inundating residential areas in Ban Wang Muang (Moo 8) and Ban Wang Khon (Moo 1) in Tat Kloi sub-district.
Local officials noted that while water levels had briefly receded, a new surge of water following heavy rain at the headwaters around 10:00 a.m. caused the situation to worsen. Approximately 40 to 50 households have been affected, with water depths reaching between 50 and 80 centimeters in some areas. Small vehicles are currently unable to pass, and rescue teams are utilizing boats to assist residents.
For travelers and residents in the area, this situation poses significant disruption to local transportation and daily activities. While the water level at the S3 monitoring station was recently recorded at 7.39 meters, the volume of water is currently moving toward the Lom Sak district. It remains to be confirmed how long the floodwaters will persist and whether further rainfall will exacerbate the situation in downstream areas. Residents are advised to monitor local updates closely and avoid flooded roads.
Translated from Thai.
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