Rain hits Chiang Mai! Doi Suthep forest floods, communities fleeing from chaos – living on the road

Fear of televisions and valuables floating in the water. I had to sit and support some things. Only a television and a refrigerator were left. I could not get up. I haven’t eaten yet.

Prakaithip Inthakul, a disaster victim from Pa Ha community on the side of Prathanphon Temple, Mueang District, Chiang Mai, said in a trembling voice. After last morning there was heavy rain in Doi Suthep area, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province, causing water floods from the Huai Kaeo Lak River.

Flood situation behind Pa Ha Wat Prathanphon community on the side of Mueang Chiang Mai District It was unexpectedly hit by a 30 cm high flood from Doi Suthep.

She said the rain came quickly and she was home alone. I tried to pack my things but I couldn’t do it in time. Bedding and rice were damaged by water. It was only the television that he could grab on the table. But you must sit still and support him like this lest the water sweep him away

Most of the villagers in the community Pa Ha Wat Prathanphon side We could not carry our things in time to escape the rain. Almost everything was submerged and damaged.

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Just like the people of the island Nong Tong Phatthana Sub-District Municipality, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, were evacuated to the road 3-4 days ago after the Ping River water rose so high that they could not stay in their homes. There were also children and bedridden patients.

Villagers in Koh Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, fled the floods and lived on the road.

The rain has started to recede – the Greater Communication Faculty is temporarily closed.

In the morning, large floods were flowing from Doi Suthep due to heavy rain. make trees fall Landslides in many places on the way up Doi Suthep. and there were also floods. Many areas were flooded. Especially Lam Huai Kaew and Wang Bua Ban Waterfall area Make the water flow towards the glass basin. Inside Chiang Mai University and overflowing the spillway of the ship Flooding inside the university and community areas 30 cm high

Currently, Chiang Mai University Faculty of Mass Communication Notification of a request to close the area within the Faculty of Mass Communication department And do not stop teaching on the site and make teachers organize online teaching because it is an area at risk of flash floods and mudslides because it is located at the foot of Doi Suthep and is a waterway. Until events return to normal.

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Recently, the water level dropped about 15 centimeters after Chiang Mai Irrigation rushed to open the irrigation canal floodgates. and use a machine to pump water into the canal As a result, the water of the irrigation canal increased and flooded the intersection of Ton Phayom Market. There was too much traffic due to flooding and only 1 lane of traffic could be used.

Ang Kaeo receives flood waters from Doi Suthep. The influx caused flooding in some parts of Chiang Mai University.

“Chiang Mai Railway” is still closed.

Mr. Wiris Amrapal, the State Railway Governor of Thailand, said that the railway is currently Chiang Mai Station is still closed for service. It is a temporary stay There is a waiting accommodation arrangement. and facilities inside the station for passengers waiting to offload buses from Nakhon Lampang Station and Lamphun Station Go to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai Division, to reach your destination with utmost safety. as well as given to the station master and officials in the area Monitor and monitor water conditions.

The northern rail line is still flooded. The road is unusable

In addition, he directed relevant departments to prepare for flood situations 24 hours a day, while also directing the Signals and Telecommunications Department. Check the automatic barrier system, signs, warning signs to be careful of trains. Traffic signs in passing areas and the traffic surface in the passing area is always smooth and ready for use.

For citizens who bought tickets in advance for the mentioned routes. Between 26-30 September, if you do not wish to travel, please contact us for a full refund of the ticket price. At all railway stations throughout the country 1690 24 hours a day.

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