The owner of a fish raft on the Ping River is in distress as rising water levels are causing fish to die from lack of oxygen, prompting the owner to sell both live and dead fish at drastically reduced prices. Meanwhile, at the Wat Wang Sing Kham funeral site, water levels are nearing one meter, necessitating preparations to elevate the remains.
On September 25, 2024, at 3:30 PM, reports indicated that the water level of the Ping River continues to rise with no signs of a decrease. It was announced that the Mae Ngat Dam would release water as an emergency measure, causing the level to potentially reach a critical point of 5 meters or more by midnight. Residents in Zone 7 are advised to prepare for evacuations, including moving patients and belongings to higher ground as flooding is anticipated.
At the same time, the reporter observed the situation of local fish farmers along the Ping River, specifically around Tha Ki Khwai in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai. Fish farm owners are selling their tilapia stock at a loss as many fish are dying due to the high water levels. Additionally, some fish that have not died are at risk of being swept away. They are selling the fish at 20 to 40 baht per kilogram to prevent waste, drawing local residents to line up for the cheap fish.
Reports further indicate that at the riverside pavilion in front of Wat Wang Sing Kham, preparations are underway to transfer remains that are nearly at risk of being submerged by floodwaters, ensuring that they can be moved to safety quickly if necessary.
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This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
