Chiang Mai Floods: A Red Zone of Suffering, Where 700 Baht is the Price of Pain

Floods in Chiang Mai Open the hearts of the victims of the red zone I was hit every time from 2011 to 2012, I received compensation only for the entrance fee of 700 baht.

(September 26, 2024) The Ping River that flows through Chiang Mai City has continued to decrease throughout the day. As a result, the water that flooded large areas has also begun to recede. This is a good sign that the situation will begin to improve. But in Pa Phrao Nok Village and Wiang Thong Village, Pa Daed Subdistrict, which are low-lying communities. and has the characteristics of a basin-basin area. Until this evening, the water has not decreased but has risen more than yesterday. In the center of the village, the water has reached a height of 1.30 meters. The people who were victims of the disaster continue to live in difficult conditions. and I still need help with food and to travel in and out

During the day, many volunteer relief units had to bring boats to help carry the trip and deliver rice and water for three meals, while some people who did not have boats had to bring a basin to use as a rowboat to get in and out of their homes. Some people waded across the water to get food and water at the administrative point outside.

A homeowner said he had invested in a steel fence to protect his home from flooding. Know that your home is in a high-risk area. But the flooding was more severe than at any time in the past, so much so that the steel fence could no longer cope. The water overflowed and flooded the home, forcing the entire family of 5 to evacuate to live outside the area. During the day he was returning home with his son. inspect the property with concern

The owner of this house also said that since the past floods in 2011 and 2022, they have never received adequate aid. We only received 700 baht for the entrance fee, so this time we asked government agencies to provide more relief.

Pa Phrao Nok and Wiang Thong villages, Pa Daed sub-district, are in the flood risk zone of Chiang Mai city, Zone 1, at the red level. They are the first areas to be flooded because they are located in low-lying areas and are still basins. Although the level of the Ping River has decreased, the water is still flooded, making it necessary to use water pumping methods. It is called the area that is first flooded and then dries up every time there is a flood.