Ping River in Chiang Mai Recedes, Downstream Areas Remain at Risk
The Ping River in Chiang Mai has receded to 3.85 meters, but downstream areas remain at risk of flooding. The Chiang Mai Irrigation Office expects the water level to drop further, provided there is no additional upstream rainfall. Recent heavy rains caused the river to overflow, resulting in the highest water level in fifty years and significant disruption including halted train services between Lampang and Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai authorities reported that the Ping River, which recently overflowed and caused flooding, has receded to 3.85 meters.
However, downstream areas are still at risk.
Muang Chiang Mai Municipality confirmed the river's level at the P1 measuring station near Nawarat Bridge standing at 3.85 meters as of 10am on Monday.
The Chiang Mai Irrigation Office anticipates a further drop to 3.7 meters by 3pm, assuming no additional rain upstream.
The river rose over 5 meters on Saturday due to heavy upstream rainfall, reaching its highest level in 50 years and flooding areas including Muang and the Chiang Mai railway station.
This led the State Railway of Thailand to suspend train services between Lampang and Chiang Mai.