Mae Hong Son, a northern border province in Thailand, has recently experienced flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall. These natural disasters have severely damaged public utilities, residential areas, agricultural lands, as well as popular tourist attractions in Muang and Pai districts. As a result, flash flood warnings have been issued for 20 provinces, primarily in the northern regions of the country.
Heavy rains have resulted in flash floods and landslides in Muang and Pai districts of Mae Hong Son, a northern border province. Public utilities, homes, farms, and tourist attractions have been significantly affected by the disaster. Heavy rains have resulted in flash floods and landslides in Muang and Pai districts of Mae Hong Son, a northern border province. Public utilities, homes, farms, and tourist attractions have been significantly affected by the disaster.
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