The Ping River continues to rise and is expected to peak at 6 pm. The Royal Irrigation Department has confirmed that the situation has not yet reached a critical point. Meanwhile, locals are closely monitoring the water level with concern.
The mass of water from Chiang Dao District has reached Chiang Mai. The water level at the P.1 measurement station at Nawarat Bridge has continued to rise. As of 3 pm on July 17, the level reached 2.55 meters, causing flooding in some low-lying areas along the riverbank.
Locals remain on alert as water levels rise. The Royal Irrigation Department Region 1 has forecast the highest water level during today’s flood to be between 3.20 and 3.50 meters this evening. The critical point is 4.20 meters.
The Director of the Chiang Mai Irrigation Project confirmed that the current volume of water is not expected to overflow the riverbanks or flood the city, as no further heavy rainfall is anticipated in the northern region. However, the Chiang Mai Irrigation Office has ordered the opening of the Tha Wang Tan water gate in Pa Daet, lifting all six gates to accelerate drainage in the Ping River and accommodate the incoming water from Chiang Dao. Additionally, the Mae Soi water gate in Chom Thong District has also been fully opened to speed up water flow into the Bhumibol Dam.
