Bangkok: Nan Province is preparing for Typhoon Kajiki, implementing strict surveillance and assistance measures for residents following forecasts that the storm will impact the province between August 25 and 26. Stores are moving their belongings to higher ground and using tarps to cover difficult-to-move equipment and tools to prevent damage.
According to Thai News Agency, many areas are preparing for the impact of Typhoon Kajiki, implementing strict surveillance and assistance measures. In Nan Province, residents are closely following news about Typhoon Kajiki, which is expected to impact the province between August 25-26, 2025. Many households and businesses are planning to move belongings to higher ground and cover difficult-to-move equipment with tarps to prevent damage. Meanwhile, Nan Hospital has coordinated with military personnel to help move critical medical equipment to safe storage. Nan Province is meeting with relevant agencies to establish surveillance and assistance measures, particularly in at-risk riverside and mountainside areas. A 24-hour War Room command center has been established and hotlines have been added: 054-710000 and 054-710001 to quickly receive complaints.
The Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has issued a landslide and flash flood warning covering 35 provinces and 248 districts nationwide from August 24-28, 2025, due to the influence of Typhoon Kajiki and the strong southwest monsoon, which is causing continuous heavy to very heavy rainfall in many areas.
Provinces in the northern region considered high-risk areas from Typhoon Kajiki include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Lampang, Lamphun, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok. In the northeastern region, the high-risk areas include Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, and Sisaket. In the central region, the affected provinces are Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Nayok, and Uthai Thani, while the eastern region includes Prachinburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Sa Kaeo. In the southern region, the affected areas include Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
The Department of Mineral Resources advises volunteer networks and the public to monitor rainfall levels. If accumulated rainfall exceeds 100 mm in 24 hours, landslides are at risk. People are urged to monitor hillsides and low-lying areas near waterways, avoid water travel, and watch for unusual signs, such as turbid water and debris. Arrangements for 24-hour security and preparation of emergency equipment are recommended.