Chiang Mai Under Water: Ping River Overflows, Night Bazaar on Brink of Disaster

UpdateFlood situation in the northern region “Floods in Chiang Mai“Ping’s water mass overflows and floods”Chiang Mai Night Bazaar“Commercial Zone A major landmark in Chiang Mai Business owners rushed to line up protective sandbags.big flood The Royal Irrigation Office No. 1 reports the levelPing River At 7:00 the height rose to 4.86 m. critical water level red but tends to decrease Compared to the 6:00 time of the past.

National TV Reporter “Itthipat Pinraroj”.NationTV” It was reported that the Ping water mass overflowed all over the surface of Landmark Road. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Galen Night Bazaar, Chang Khlan Road, tourist attraction Famous shopping area for both Thais and foreigners, including women’s food. Entertainment institutions, restaurants, clothing stores, handicrafts, paintings, but also spas, Thai massage parlors, luxury hotels, accommodations.

Business owners use sandbags to protect themselves. their storefront Including using sandbags to cover the edge of the walkway. Do not allow water to flow into the basement of the mall. The flood water level varies from 30 centimeters to 50 centimeters.

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National TV journalists spoke to the entrepreneurs. Night Bazaar He revealed that he is now in trouble because of the car that came causing the waves to destroy things. I didn’t think the flooding would be this bad this year.

At first I thought I would survive. When the announcement was made to warn of the arrival of a new body of water Hurry and help protect.Lift things up high. The biggest concern during floods is damage to property and things.

But above all, it will cause the economy and trade to come to a standstill. After the water recedes, it will take a long time to recover from the damage and the expenses that will be spent on restoration.

Water Situation Report The latest “Chiang Mai Ping River” is in the red state to extinguish the crisis.

The No. 1 Irrigation Bureau reported that the level of the Ping River had risen to 4.86 m at 7 a.m. red critical period But there is a trend of decreasing. Compared to the 6:00 time of the past.

• Water level measuring station P.67 Mae Tae, San Sai has a water level of 3.77 m., with a decreasing trend. The critical point is 3.80 m.
• Water level measuring station P.1 (Nawarat Bridge), Mueang Chiang Mai district, has a water level of 4.86 m., with a decreasing trend. The critical point is 3.70 m.

Credit: Itthipat Pinraroj, Nation TV reporter, NationTV , Royal Irrigation Office No. 1