Chiang Mai Under Water: Devastating Floods Force Thousands to Flee as Doi Suthep Forest Overflows

Fear of TV and valuables floating in water. I had to sit down and support some things. There was only a TV and a refrigerator. I couldn’t get up, I had to wait for the water to calm down before I could get out. I haven’t eaten yet. This year there have been 2 floods.

Prakaithip Inthakul, a disaster victim from the Pa Ha community on the side of Prathanphon temple, Mueang district, Chiang Mai, said with a trembling voice. After last morning there was heavy rain in the Doi Suthep area of ​​Mueang district, Chiang Mai province, causing the Huai Kaeo Lak River to flood with water.

Flood conditions behind Pa Ha Lato community Wat Prathanphon Mueang District Chiang Mai Was unexpectedly hit by a 30cm high flood coming from Doi Suthep.

She said the water arrived quickly and she was home alone. I tried to pack but couldn’t get there in time. Bedding and rice was damaged by water. There was only the TV he could grab on the table. But I still have to sit and support it like this for fear of being overwhelmed by the water

Most of the residents of the Pa Ha Lato community Wat Prathanphon We were unable to carry our belongings in time to escape the water. Almost everything was submerged in water and damaged.

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Just like the villagers on the island Nong Tong Phatthana Subdistrict Municipality, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, was evacuated to the road 3-4 days ago after the Ping River water rose so high high that they could no longer live in their homes. There were also children and bedridden patients.

Villagers in Koh Hang Dong district, Chiang Mai province, have fled the floods and been living on the streets.

The water began to recede: the Faculty of Mass Communications is temporarily closed.

In the morning, flash flooding occurred from Doi Suthep due to heavy rain. toppling trees The ground collapses in many places along the climb to Doi Suthep. and there were also flash floods. Many areas were flooded. Especially Lam Huai Kaew and Wang Bua Ban waterfall area Let the water flow into the glass basin. Inside Chiang Mai University and overflowing reservoir spillway Flooding inside university and community areas 30cm high

Currently, the Faculty of Mass Communication Chiang Mai University Notification of request to close the area within the Faculty of Mass Communication And refrain from teaching in person and ask teachers to organize online teaching because it is an area at risk of flash floods and landslides because it is located at the foot of Doi Suthep and is a passing waterway. Until events return to normal.

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Recently, water levels dropped about 15 centimeters after Chiang Mai Irrigation rushed to open the irrigation canal’s locks. and use a machine to pump water into the canal. As a result, the water from the irrigation canal rose and flooded the Ton Phayom market intersection. Traffic was heavily congested due to flooding and only one lane of traffic could be used.

Ang Kaeo receives floodwaters from Doi Suthep. The influx flooded some parts of Chiang Mai University.

The “Chiang Mai Railway” is still closed.

Mr Wiris Amrapal, governor of the State Railways of Thailand, said that currently the railway Chiang Mai station is still closed for service. This is a temporary stay. Pending accommodation is provided. and facilities inside the station for passengers waiting for buses to unload from Nakhon Lampang Station and Lamphun Station. Go to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai Province, to reach your destination with maximum safety. as well as handing it over to the station master and officials of the area Continuously monitor and monitor the water situation.

The Northern railway line is still flooded. Impossible to use the road

Furthermore, he directed relevant departments to prepare for flood situations round the clock, while also instructing the Signaling and Telecommunications Department. Check the automatic barrier system, signs, warning signs to pay attention to trains. Road signs in the passage areas and the traffic surface in the passage area are always flat and ready for use.

For citizens who have purchased tickets for the aforementioned routes in advance. Between September 26th and 30th, if you do not wish to travel, please contact us for a full refund of your ticket price. At every train station nationwide 1690 24 hours a day.

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