RECAP Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai, Thailand
Central Thailand braces for inundation as rain stops in flooded Chiang Mai
Several provinces in central Thailand braced for floods Sunday after the Irrigation Department announced it was releasing water from a major dam after weeks of frequent heavy rain.
Thailand: RECAP Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand - October 05, 2024 Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground,
Floods inundate Thailand's northern tourist city of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern city popular with tourists, was inundated by widespread flooding Saturday as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfall. Authorities ordered some evacuations and said they were working to pump water out of residential areas and clear obstructions from waterways and drains to help water recede faster.
Northern Thailand tourist city of Chiang Mai inundated by floods, prompting evacuations
The Chiang Mai city government said the water level of the Ping River, which runs along the eastern edge of the city, was at critically high levels and was rising since Friday.
Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 10
October 05, 2024 Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground,
Flash flooding kills 3 people and two elephants in Thailand's tourist city of Chiang Mai
Central provinces, including the capital Bangkok, have been warned of possible flooding as the Irrigation Department plans to release water from the Chao Phraya Dam to keep it under capacity.
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thai hot spot Chiang Mai
BANGKOK – Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hot spot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said on Oct 6, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city centre. Two elephants also drowned in rapidly rising floodwaters north of the city, their sanctuary said on Oct 6.
Downtown Chiang Mai on alert for more flooding
Downtown Chiang Mai was on alert for more floods on Friday (Oct 4) morning as rain continued to fall in Mueang District.
Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3
September 26, 2024 Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.
Elephants and tourists rescued as extreme flooding hits popular Thai city
Elephants and tourists rescued as extreme flooding hits popular Thai city - Chiang Mai, Thailand’s northern city popular with ...
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Thailand: Severe Flooding Ravages Chiang Mai, Record River Levels and Tragic Losses at Elephant Sanctuary
Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across the province of Chiang Mai, with the Ping River surging to a record 5.3 meters on ...
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Herd helps guide blind elephant as they escape rising floodwater in Thailand's Chiang Mai province
It isn’t just humans who've been displaced by flooding in Thailand, in recent weeks. An animal foundation in the northern ...
Elephants lend weight to flood relief effort in northern Thailand
Thai relief workers brought in some serious muscle on Sunday to help them reach residents cut off by severe flooding in the ...