Krabi: Villagers are rushing to clean up after the floodwaters receded. Officials are urgently assessing the damage after continuous rain throughout yesterday caused flooding in several areas of Krabi province. Meanwhile, affected residents are cleaning their homes.
According to Thai News Agency, residents of the Old Town Pattana community on Phlapphla Road, Krabi Yai Subdistrict, Krabi Municipality, sprayed water to clean their homes and shops after floodwaters from the Krabi Yai Canal, which receives water from the Phanom Bencha mountain range in Thap Prik Subdistrict, overflowed its banks and flooded the community around 3 AM last night. Following heavy rain throughout yesterday, the floodwaters reached over 1 meter high, causing significant damage to residents who were unable to move their belongings in time. Over 100 houses were flooded, and damage assessment is currently underway.
Krabi Municipality is expediting assistance to those affected and has opened temporary shelters at Municipal School 1 Tha Daeng (21 people) and Krabi Yai Mosque (60 people), for a total of 81 people.
As floodwaters inundated the community in Soi Suk Sawat 3, Ao Luek Tai Subdistrict, initially affecting 260 households, the water level reached approximately 80 centimeters, overflowing into homes. Many household items, such as mattresses, beds, and electrical appliances, suffered extensive damage.
The flood situation is now beginning to ease, with floodwaters continuously receding after the rain stopped. This has caused water levels in the central canals to decrease, but close monitoring and vigilance are still being maintained as there is still a possibility of further rainfall in the area.
The National Water Resources Office reported that several areas of the country experienced heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters in the past 24 hours, with Uttaradit province recording the highest rainfall at 181 millimeters. This reflects the fact that many areas are still facing heavy rainfall levels requiring vigilance. From June 12-15, 2026, a moderate to fairly strong southwest monsoon is expected, coupled with a monsoon trough passing over Myanmar and upper northern Thailand. This will result in continued rainfall in some areas of the northern and central regions, with heavy to very heavy rainfall possible in some locations. People in low-lying areas, mountainous areas, and areas prone to flash floods or landslides are advised to closely monitor official weather warnings.