Sai River Overflows, Floods Communities in Northern Thailand

Sai River overflows, floods communities in northern Thailand

CHIANG RAI - The Sai River overflowed early Monday and flooded communities in Mae Sai border district, with evacuation ordered for other flood-prone areas as more heavy rain was expected.

Chiang Rai on alert as rising waters flood communities

Chiang Rai on alert as rising waters flood communitiesLegacy Heavy rainfall in upstream areas has triggered severe flooding in parts of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, with the Sai River overflowing and submerging several at-risk communities early yesterday, July 28. Officials reported that the Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge No. 1 was partially blocked after a large volume of debris, including logs and garbage, was swept downstream, obstructing t…

Flood Update: Attractions and Travel Conditions in Northern Thailand - TAT Newsroom

Flooding conditions across Northern Thailand have significantly improved. Phrae, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, and Uttaradit are no longer affected, and travel and tourism in these provinces can proceed as normal. While some floodwater has reached parts of Sukhothai, tourist attractions remain unaffected. Travellers are advised to check road conditions before visiting. Travel to all provinces remains possible by air, rail, or road—including to…

Flash Floods in Chiang Khong as Heavy Rains Cause Buildings to Collapse into River

Picture courtesy of Naewna, Torrential rain across Chiang Rai province has triggered flash floods in several areas, with the district of Chiang Khong among the hardest hit. Rising floodwaters have damaged homes and infrastructure, with several buildings collapsing into the river after their foundations were eroded. The worst-affected site was in Ban Thung Na Noi, located within Wiang Subdistrict Municipality, where a garment workshop sit…

Sai River Overflows, Submerging Northern Thailand Communities

CHIANG RAI — The Sai River burst its banks early Monday, flooding commercial areas and residential neighborhoods in Mae Sai district as heavy rainfall in Myanmar’s Shan state sent torrents of water downstream. Authorities warned that the worst may be yet to come, with more runoff expected to exacerbate the deluge in coming hours. Floodwaters […] Source