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,
Flood warning for Lamphun as Chiang Mai cleanup expands
The post-flood cleanup in Chiang Mai municipality was expanded as the water continued to recede on Tuesday, but riverside communities in adjoining Lamphun province were warned of an approaching deluge.
Elephants and Tourists Saved as Severe Flooding Engulfs Chiang Mai
Severe flooding in Chiang Mai, Thailand, prompted evacuations as authorities released dam water, impacting 20 provinces. Rescue teams aided residents, while tourists faced disruptions; fatalities reached 49 since August.
Thailand: Tourist hub Chiang Mai battles its worst floods in weeks—Is your trip in danger?
Dozens of shelters were set up across the city to accommodate residents whose home were flooded. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Struggling to stay afloat in Chiang Mai floods
On October 5, 2024, at Kawila Camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a video shared by @apkaranont captured a humorous scene of a person attempting to navigate flooded waters. The individual floated on an object but struggled to maintain stability,
Floods inundate Thailand's northern tourist city of Chiang Mai
Thailand's northern city popular with tourists, was inundated by widespread flooding Saturday as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy s
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Thailand: Severe Floods in Chiang Mai Cause 30% Decline in Hotel Occupancy, A Temporary Setback for Tourism
Over the three-day period from October 4 to 6, severe flooding in Chiang Mai dealt a significant blow to the province's ...
At least 2 elephants dead after sanctuary overwhelmed by flash flooding
At least two elephants have died and two are missing as rescue efforts continue at a Thai elephant sanctuary overwhelmed by ...
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Flooding persists in 20 Thai provinces
Flooding remained in 20 provinces, mostly in the North and the Northeast, and affected more than 30,000 families on Sunday.
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ...