The Save Elephant Foundation in the Mae Taeng district of Chiang Mai has received the tragic news of two elephants drowning due to severe flooding in the area. The heavy rainfall over the past few days caused rivers and water bodies to overflow, inundating large portions of the sanctuary. Despite efforts by the staff to […]
A 71-year-old woman died in a hospital in Chiang Mai after the boat, which had been sent to rescue her and two others, capsized in deep floodwater. At least 2 dead and 1 missing in Chiang Mai floods A rescue team was sent to a house in Nong Phueng sub-district last night to evacuate three […]
At least two people have been confirmed dead in the ongoing floods in Chiang Mai as victims await evacuation. The victims include a 44-year-old man who was tragically electrocuted and a 33-year-old woman who was swept away and submerged in a mud flow. Rescue teams are also searching for one missing person, feared to be […]
CHIANG MAI: Evacuations are under way to help people stranded at numerous locations in Muang and Saraphi districts of this northern Thai province, which were heavily hit by the overflowing Ping River from late Saturday night. Chiang Mai flooding worsens, temporary changes to Chiang Mai-Bangkok rail services The level of the Ping River at the […]
Chiang Mai is currently experiencing worsening flooding as the Ping River has reached record-high levels due to continuous heavy rainfall. Local authorities have issued warnings as water levels continue to rise, particularly in areas near the riverbanks and low-lying districts. Mae Sai communities under water again as Sai River overflows Evacuations are underway in the […]
On October 3rd, 2024, Chiang Mai local media reported a Chinese man was seen floating in the strong currents of the Ping River near Nawarat Bridge in Chiang Mai, appearing relaxed as he filmed a video for social media. Two Chinese suspects detained at Chachoengsao highway rest area for car theft Despite the swift current, […]
CHIANG MAI, Oct 3 (TNA) – The city of Chiang Mai is bracing for flooding as heavy rains have triggered landslides and swollen rivers, inundating several districts. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issues a weather warning for 63 provinces, including Bangkok. Flash floods from the mountains have inundated multiple villages in Mae Rim […]
Several communities in Mueang district of Chiang Mai, especially those located in low-lying areas, are complaining that the flood water, although receding, has become so polluted that it smells bad and is a threat to their health. Residents suffer as floodwaters stagnate in Chiang Mai Many fish have also died and can be seen floating […]
