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Chiang Mai in deeper water as Ping River reaches record high level

11 Sept 01:34 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai experiences its most severe flooding in 50 years, as the Ping River at Nawarat Bridge reached a record 5.25m, submerging downtown areas and the famous Night Bazaar for the second time in 10 days.
The city anticipates continued submersion for several days due to ongoing heavy rainfall in northern districts, with experts forecasting additional water masses to arrive.
Downstream, the Royal Irrigation Department is increasing water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam, warning that this will raise water levels by 60-80cm and likely flood communities in 11 provinces, prompting widespread precautionary measures.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.