A summer storm brought down power poles, causing outages and tragic loss of life. Authorities urge the public to keep distance from damaged lines.
A summer storm turned deadly after power poles came down, killing an elderly woman and leaving communities in the dark.
In the aftermath, Misryoum reports that her son said he contacted her by phone once the storm had started. He urged her to stay inside, especially as strong winds had already damaged the roof of her home.
The tragedy unfolded as she reportedly worried about an older sister and regularly took food to her. When the situation worsened, her son went out to look for her, only to find that she had died.
This case highlights the danger storms can pose beyond the immediate wind and rain, particularly when people feel compelled to travel or check on family despite worsening conditions.
Power disruptions followed across multiple areas. Misryoum notes that the incident along Phahonyothin Road near the Takhli-Ban Mi intersection led to widespread outages affecting districts in Chainat and portions of Nakhon Sawan.
Teams were deployed to clear fallen poles blocking roads, assess damage, and isolate affected sections of the power distribution system to restore electricity to areas not directly hit.
Meanwhile, Misryoum also reports that work continued in Nakhon Pathom after a storm brought down transmission poles, damaging parts of the electricity network and triggering an outage in Bang Luang subdistrict.
Misryoum says the response focused on safety while crews worked to speed up restoration, including setting up coordination to manage emergency repairs. The authority also advised the public not to approach broken power lines, fallen poles, or damaged electrical equipment.
For residents, the message is clear: treat storm damage as hazardous and stay clear of the risks even when outages draw attention. Misryoum emphasizes reporting visible hazards through official emergency channels, available around the clock, so crews can handle repairs safely.