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.
Chiang Mai Battles Major Flooding Amidst Rising River Levels
Chiang Mai faces severe flooding as the Ping River overflows due to heavy rainfall. Evacuations and rescue operations are ongoing, with shelters set up for affected residents. The situation is critical as the river levels peak,
Elephants Lost in Chiang Mai Flood Tragedy, Search for Missing Continues
After heavy rains since the beginning of October, new floods have occurred in the northern region, including in Chiang Mai city and its outskirts.
Chiang Mai flood crisis worsens
Severe flooding ravaged Chiang Mai as the water in the Ping River rose to a record 5.3 metres today (Oct 5), while two more elephants swept away from a popular animal sanctuary were found
Thailand scrambles to save elephants from drowning in flood-stricken Chiang Mai
Authorities rescued 117 elephants, while at least one had already drowned and 30 more missing The world-famous temple city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand was once again under water on Friday after heavy monsoon rains battered the region.
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 Saturday. The deluge, described as the worst in five decades, has caused widespread destruction,
Thailand rushes to rescue elephants amid severe floods in popular tourist hotspot of Chiang Mai
Flash floods in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, a popular destination for tourists, forced authorities to put the city on high alert as the it experienced significant flooding on September 5 due to the overflow of the Ping River following heavy seasonal rains.
Chiang Mai braces for more floods
More floods are expected in beleaguered Chiang Mai later on Friday, with water levels along the Ping River expected to reach 4.95 metres starting in the morning.
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.
Record floods threaten elephants in top Thai tourist destination
The world-famous temple city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand was once again under water on Friday after heavy monsoon rains battered the region. According to local authorities, the Ping River, which flows through the city of 115,
Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 7
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,
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Local businesses, police officers and elephants severely affected by flash floods and sudden rise of Ping River in Chiang Mai
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Ping River slightly recedes but Chiang Mai still in crisis
The Ping River is slightly subsiding, but the situation in Chiang Mai city remains critical as floodwaters have caused damage to economic areas. The water level at Naowarat Bridge in the ...
Thailand's Mae Sai district flooded again as Sai River breaks its banks
BANGKOK: Residents of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, recovering from a massive flood early last month, were inundated again ...
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Chiang Mai’s Ping River hits record high
The water level of the Ping River in the northern province of Chiang Mai reached its highest point early this morning, Sep 26 ...
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Content Creator’s Flood Prank Backfires, Faces Fine in Chiang Mai
Chinese man arrested for making content floating in Chiang Mai floodwaters Police at Chiang Mai City Police Station arrest tourist for creating content floating with floodwaters, causing public panic.