Heavy flooding in Chiang Mai has forced “Lanna Hospital 3” to postpone non-urgent patient check-ups to September 30, 2024.
On September 26, 2024, reporters noted widespread flooding in Chiang Mai, particularly affecting the recently built Lanna Hospital 3, located in Soi Suk Kasem. The lower floors of the building were inundated, necessitating the urgent transfer of medical equipment and staff to the original Lanna Hospital, which is safe from flooding.
Concerns arose that the rising water could hinder patient care. Hospital staff worked together to relocate crucial equipment from the lower levels to prevent damage, as water levels in the surrounding area ranged from 30 to 50 centimeters, with some low-lying spots exceeding 80 centimeters.
Most patients at Lanna Hospital 3 were being treated on the upper floors, and no patient relocations were planned. Electronic devices, office furniture, and basic medical tools were moved to higher ground along with sandbags positioned at emergency exits to block further water ingress. As a precaution, new patient appointments were paused until conditions stabilize, allowing patients to seek treatment at Lanna Hospital 1 as usual.
Furthermore, the Lanna Hospital Facebook page announced a postponement of non-urgent patient examinations due to the flood, rescheduling them for September 30, 2024. Updates will follow, contingent on improved conditions and full service restoration.
We appreciate the information provided by the Lanna Hospital Facebook page.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
