Plans’ in spot’ for Chiang Rai
PUBLISHED: 15 Sep 2024 at 07: 15
The overall flooding situation in Chiang Rai will gradually improve, according to the Office of National Water Resources ( ONWR ), though the improvement may be temporary.
The ONWR stated on its Facebook page that the Muang and Mae Sai regions ‘ position will gradually increase, with expected drop-in water degrees and standard weather by Monday.
Ideas have been developed to evict waters from affected communities in these two northern regions as quickly as possible.
Additionally, the Chiang Rai Provincial Public Relations Office announced on its Instagram page that several organizations are working together to recover both regions ‘ water systems and address flood problems.
Officials are coordinating with the Provincial Waterworks Authority and state firms, including the Department of Water Resources, the Royal Irrigation Department, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and the Department of Highways.
In Chiang Rai, water-related organizations held a brainstorming conference on Saturday to determine the storm situation and come up with treatment programs. Both towns experienced a drop in fluids levels of about one meter on Saturday.
To enable machines to clean the clay, Mae Sai city has asked occupants to move their parked vehicles along Phahon Yothin Road to the Kwong Meng crossing.
Local officials said individuals have also been requested to assist with the cleanup of flood-prone areas.
Despite the wet conditions, some Tachileik residents in Myanmar continued to enter Thailand as the Mae Sai boundary is still open. Authorities continued that several organizations and local business owners are assisting in clearing the clay.
But, Saturday’s continuous rain continued to impede the cleanup effort, particularly with numerous left cars stranded in the mud.
The cleanup process is anticipated to last more than 20 days, with more rain being anticipated as a result of approaching storms, according to authorities.
Retailers along Phahon Yothin Road close to the Mae Sai borders have been severely damaged, according to them.
In Mae Sai city, while the water level has started to fade, some places are also experiencing strong currents. Recovery procedures were continuing on Saturday.
Water rates have started to drop in Mae Sai city settlements like Ban Mai Lung Khon and Ban Muang Daeng, but some homes have suffered serious damage.
Chiang Rai plans to launch its” Great Cleaning Day” on Tuesday.
In addition, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport announced on its Facebook section that the airports reopened on Friday as a result of a drop in water levels.