Flash floods hit northern Thailand today (August 21) as tropical storm Higos brought heavy rain to the region.<br /><br />Footage shows how roads in Nan province were submerged after rivers and canals overflowed. The water was 30cm deep in some places.<br /><br />The Meteorological Department announced increased rainfall between 20-23 August, with seventy percent precipitation in the Northern regions caused by the Typhoon Higos in South China sea.<br /><br />Authorities advised residents and road-users to take alternative routes to ensure safety.<br /><br />Higos slammed into Hong Kong and Macau on Thursday (August 20) before weaking into a tropical storm when it reached neighbouring China.<br /><br />China’s National Meteorological Center said said Higos had maximum sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour.
