The Governor of Chiang Mai has monitored the situation of the Ping River at the P.1 water level station and confirmed that the water levels have peaked and are now on a downward trend.
On September 26, 2024, Governor Niwat Pongsithathavorn assigned Deputy Governor Tosapol Phuen-udom to lead a team, including military personnel and irrigation officials, on a helicopter reconnaissance of the damage along the river flowing through Chiang Mai. The river’s water level remains critically high at over 4.20 meters at P.1, as flooding persists in many areas of the city.
The reconnaissance revealed extensive flooding in areas along the Ping River, including Chang Klan Road, the Night Bazaar, and near local hospitals. Many bridges over the river also have dangerously high water levels.
As of early this morning, water levels peaked at approximately 4.93 meters but have begun to decrease, now measuring 4.66 meters by 3 PM. The decreasing trend is promising; however, the situation remains critical, and authorities are monitoring continuously.
Governor Niwat stated that after reaching a peak between 2:00 and 3:00 AM, the water levels fell by 2-4 centimeters per hour throughout the day, aided by clear skies and no additional rainfall.
The plan moving forward involves allowing the water levels to recede naturally before addressing any remaining floodwaters with pumps. After that, recovery efforts will commence to restore affected areas.
The governor instructed local agencies to coordinate cleanup efforts, utilizing fire trucks, street cleaning vehicles, and personnel to clear mud and debris, aiming for a clean and safe environment for residents to return to normalcy by next week.
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This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
