PUBLISHED: 6 Oct 2024 at 13: 47
UPDATED: 6 Oct 2024 at 16: 28
Lee MAI: Evacuations are being conducted at a number of locations in the Muang and Saraphi regions of this north Thai state, which were greatly impacted by the overflowing Ping River from late on Saturday night.
On Saturday evening, the Ping River’s level at the Nawarat Bridge in Muang area reached a traditional high of 5.30 meters. The stage declined to 5.15m at 4am and 5.00m at 8am on Sunday.
The Night Bazaar, Chang Khlan Road, and Kad Luang industry 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 bed-ridden older residents.
The Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road were more than a inch below the surface. Regional 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 Mahidol Road leading to the Chiang Mai aircraft was also present.
Dr Sariddet Charoenchai, public health emergency managing director at the Public Health Ministry, said that two people were killed in the Ping River overflowing. A 44-year-old gentleman was electrocuted and a 33-year-old girl was submerged in a mud movement. One man was missing.
He claimed that as floodwaters closed 11 centers in the northern state, there are now 42 homes for disaster victims in Chiang Mai.
Due to the severe flooding in Chiang Mai, the State Railway of Thailand is suspending its north-bound teach services from Bangkok to Lampang state.
According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Chiang Mai was one of the 20 counties that were already experiencing flooding on Sunday.
On Sunday, colored rainwater from the Ping River engulfs Chiang Mai’s heart. ( Photos: Huk 31 Foundation )
