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Water has flooded some parts of Nan Provincial Hospital.

Water levels in the economic district of Nan have stabilized and decreased slightly, but are spreading widely. Recently, water has flooded some parts of Nan Provincial Hospital. Locals are worried that more water from the north will join the flood. The commercial and economic zones of Nan city are still experiencing intermittent rain. The water level has stabilized and decreased slightly by about 10 cm. However, in some areas, the water is still almost 1 meter high. Shops and banks have had to close by default. Many shop owners have barely slept because they have been monitoring the water all night. They said that this is the biggest flooding in Nan in decades. They are still worried that there will be more water from the north. In addition, thousands of houses in communities are still flooded almost 2 meters high. The flooding has spread from the Nan River for about 3 kilometers, almost covering the entire area. Because the water level in the Nan River is still higher than 8.50 meters, which is at the wate r retention wall, but causing water to gush up through the drains. Many government offices have started to experience flooding. Most recently, water has flooded some parts of Nan Provincial Hospital, but it is still open. Most patients are being treated on the second and third floors, so they are not affected. Source: Thai News Agency