Thoeng District Warns Residents as Water Level Tops 7 Metres
Water levels in Thoeng district's Wiang Thoeng Subdistrict rose above the 7-metre watch threshold on August 15, prompting officials to warn residents in low-lying areas to monitor conditions overnight and secure belongings.
CHIANG RAI — 15 August 2026. The Wiang Thoeng Subdistrict Municipality in Thoeng district issued an overnight warning after the water level rose slightly above the 7-metre watch threshold.
As of 22:00 on 15 August, the water level stood at 7.05 metres, 0.05 metres above the watch level. The highest level recorded over the previous 24 hours was 7.05 metres, while the lowest was 6.80 metres.
Officals said the water level was rising slightly at about 2 centimetres per hour, although the overall situation remained relatively stable compared with the previous day.
Weather forecasts indicated a 53% chance of rain in Thoeng district over the following three hours, with expected rainfall of around 0.0 millimetres.
Residents living along waterways and in low-lying areas were advised to monitor the water level overnight and keep belongings elevated as a precaution. The municipality also urged residents to closely monitor children, elderly people and bedridden patients in their homes throughout the night.
Residents were advised to follow updates and announcements from the Wiang Thoeng Subdistrict Municipality. Anyone requiring emergency assistance can contact the municipality immediately.
