Flood Response Continues in Chiang Mai
Jirayu Huangsub, advisor to the prime minister and spokesperson for the center, reported that water levels in the Ping River at the P.1 Station near Nawarat Bridge in Chiang Mai’s capital district have dropped to 3.22 meters, now 48 centimeters below the riverbank. Floodwaters in downtown and business areas have mostly receded, with only minor pockets remaining in lower-lying areas. In Saraphi district, water levels range from 10 to 30 centimeters, with some deeper sections reaching up to 1 meter. In Lamphun’s capital district, water levels range between 15 and 30 centimeters, with certain areas as deep as 60 centimeters. Pumps have been deployed, and the situation is expected to return to normal within seven days.
Attention is now shifting to the Chao Phraya River Basin, where high tides are forecast to raise water levels in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Pathum Thani. The Royal Irrigation Department is closely monitoring upstream water levels at the Chao Phraya Dam, which are currently trending downward. If no further rainfall occurs, the discharge rate will be maintained at 2,200 cubic meters per second to reduce flooding risks in downstream areas.
