A storm shook tents at a farming festival in Thailand.

More than 100 canopies set up on a field in preparation for the 13th Thai Buffalo Festival were heavily damaged at the Monkey Cheek area in Wang Romklao Dam, Uthai Thani Province, on the afternoon of March 12.

Footage shows strong gusts of wind battering the structures, causing them to collapse and leaving them heavily dented on the dusty ground, with sand billowing in the air.

The tents were installed to accommodate buffaloes from all over the country for beauty competitions scheduled to take place from March 14 to March 16.

Local media reported that the estimated damage was at least 200,000 baht (approximately 4,590.73 GBP).

Electrician Mr Chaiyapol Kulchi, 63, said he was present during the incident, wiring and installing light bulbs in various tents with his colleagues when the storm suddenly struck with such force that the tents collapsed and scattered.

'My equipment was damaged, costing nearly 50,000 baht (approximately 1,147.25 GBP). The entire power line was torn apart by the strength of the wind, including the light bulbs. We had to redo all the wiring, but there's another weather forecast warning of another wave of rain and wind this evening.'

Meanwhile, organisers said that those bringing buffaloes for the contest from across the country must wait until the tents are reinstalled and repaired on the day of the event.

Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors during the storm.

Thailand is often affected by tropical storms, particularly during the monsoon season from May to October. These storms typically form in the South China Sea or the Pacific Ocean and move westward, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding.

A tropical storm is a weather system with wind speeds ranging from 63 to 118 km/h (39 to 73 mph), forming over warm ocean waters. While less intense than a hurricane or typhoon, it can still cause significant damage.