PUBLISHED: 7 Oct 2024 at 11:07
In a decisive response to the extensive flooding that impacted the northern city, the Chiang Mai Municipality launched a major cleanup operation on Monday.
To assist in the recovery efforts, tractors and water trucks were mobilized, enabling workers to remove heavy alluvial deposits from around key infrastructures, including the Naowarat, Nakhon Ping, and Rattanakosin bridges. Meanwhile, other teams and volunteers worked tirelessly to provide food and drinking water to residences still isolated due to floodwaters.
The municipality has cautioned drivers that several sections of seven main roads remain closed, including the popular Chang Khlan and Charoen Prathet areas frequented by tourists and businesses.
As of 10 AM, the water level of the Ping River measured 3.85 meters at the Naowarat monitoring station, a decline from 4.23 meters at 1 AM and 4 meters at 6 AM. The river peaked at an unprecedented 5.3 meters on Saturday night.
According to Kuakul Manasamphansakul, the director of the Chiang Mai Irrigation Office, water levels in the Rim and Taeng rivers, alongside the Ping in the Chiang Dao district, have also shown signs of receding, indicating a positive trend for the city’s recovery.
“The Ping is receding at a rate of four to five centimeters an hour,” the official mentioned, suggesting that the river might soon drop below critical levels.
The Rim and Taeng rivers serve as vital tributaries feeding the Ping and are crucial for the northern region of Chiang Mai.
