Tourists were caught on video clutching one another as they were swept downstream by a sudden flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, highlighting the dangers of visiting natural attractions during unpredictable weather conditions. The incident underscores the risks tourists face when venturing onto rocks near waterfalls in national parks, where water levels can rise with little warning.

The flood struck on 15 August at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, according to Viral Press, after a group of tourists had ventured onto rocks within the water. Footage shows the group scrambling and clinging together as rushing water rapidly surrounded them, forcing a desperate struggle to stay safe amid the surging currents.