Sai River overflows, Mae Sai district flooded

Sai River overflows, Mae Sai district flooded

The Sai River overflowed in Chiang Rai province on Tuesday, flooding communities and the Sai Lom Joy market in Mae Sai border district.

Flash flood hits Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district after heavy rainfall in Myanmar

Flash flooding struck communities along the Sai River in Mae Sai on April 29 after over 69 mm of rain fell upstream in Myanmar, causing the river to overflow its banks. CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Chiang Rai Governor Charin Thongsuk visited flood-affected areas along the Sai River in Mae Sai district on April 29, following flash flooding caused by heavy upstream rainfall in Myanmar. The incident affected several communities, including Sai Lom Joi Mar…

The Interior Minister urged the Chiang Rai Governor to closely monitor the water situation in Mae Sai District, integrating all sectors to prevent damage to the public and economic zones. It was revealed that the water level has decreased, with no injuries or property damage. On April 29, 2025, Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, D…

Mae Sai District Submerged as Sai River Bursts Its Banks

Chiang Rai, Thailand – April 30, 2025 – Communities along the Thai-Myanmar border were left grappling with severe flooding Tuesday after the Sai River overflowed, inundating homes, markets, and streets in Mae Sai district. The deluge, triggered by torrential rains upstream in Myanmar, sent floodwaters cascading into low-lying neighborhoods, with dramatic footage on social media […] Source

Floodwaters Hit Mae Sai And Tachileik After Sai River Overflows

Chiang Rai – The Sai River has burst its banks for the first time since last year’s major floods, sending residents and shopkeepers in Mae Sai and Tachileik rushing to move their belongings. Soldiers are working to lay temporary barriers as the water continues to rise. Heavy rain in Shan State, Myanmar, has pushed the […] The post Floodwaters Hit Mae Sai and Tachileik After Sai River Overflows first appeared on CTN News-Chiang Rai Times.