Mae Wang Hit by Storm

 | Thu 9 May 2019 13:11 ICT

CityNews – A storm hit Mae Wang District damaging several houses but there has been no reports of injury.

On May 8th, Mae Win in Mae Wang District was hit by a summer storm leading to harsh winds and heavy rains that lasted for around an hour. Several houses have been damaged and lost roofs while many trees were uprooted. One of the roads was blocked by a collapsed tree. The local authority and villagers took about two hours to remove the tree. There has been reportedly no injury

The Northern Meteorological Centre revealed that during May 8th and 11th, around 10-20% of the area in the northern region will face thunder storms. The percentage will increase up to 40% during the 12th and 14th. Citizens are warned to prepare for the storm.