Nation Thailand
Heavy rain raises Mekong levels and flood risk in Northeast Thailand
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The Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) reported on Sunday (August 9, 2026) that its monitoring of the Northeast showed persistent heavy rain across the region, Myanmar and Lao PDR, with rainfall continuing to accumulate.
Key facts
- The rain had caused waterlogging and raised water levels in the Northeast, particularly along the Mekong River.
- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued the following disaster warnings for Sunday (August 9, 2026)
- The province planned to deploy machinery on Sunday (August 9, 2026) to clear drainage routes and dredge additional drains.
- Weather radar at 11.15am showed continuing rain across the area.
Summary
The rain had caused waterlogging and raised water levels in the Northeast, particularly along the Mekong River.
Weather radar at 11.15am showed continuing rain across the area.