PUBLISHED: 6 Oct 2024 at 13: 47
Lee MAI: In the northern Thai province’s Muang and Saraphi districts, which were greatly impacted by the overflowing Ping River from late on Saturday night, people have been stranded at various locations.
On Saturday evening, the Ping River’s level at the Nawarat Bridge in the Muang district reached a traditional great of 5.30 meters. The amount declined to 5.15m at 4am and 5.00m at 8am on Sunday.
The Night Bazaar, Chang Khlan Road, and Kad Luang business were all affected by strong currents of rainwater from the overflowing valley. According to volunteers, thousands of people needed food and shelter, including children and elderly citizens who were bedridden.
The Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road were more than a inch below the surface. Nearby residents and visitors were stranded.
Late on Saturday nights, floodwater poured down both the Chiang Mai-Lampang highway and Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road. On Saraphi exchange, numerous vehicles were parked there, and disoriented drivers pleaded for food and removal. The flooded Mahalol Road leading to the Chiang Mai airports was also present.
According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Chiang Mai was one of the 20 regions that were already experiencing flooding on Sunday.