Heavy Rain Swells Thai Rivers, Floods 50 Homes
Heavy rainfall has swollen rivers in Chiang Rai, flooding at least 50 homes in Pa Aew Don Chai subdistrict as the Mekong and Korn rivers overflow their banks. Authorities are monitoring water levels closely and providing assistance to affec
Chiang Rai faces an escalating flood crisis as heavy rainfall continues to accumulate in upstream areas, causing rapid rises in water levels across the Mekong and Korn rivers. The swollen rivers have breached their banks and flooded residential areas in Pa Aew Don Chai subdistrict, affecting at least 50 households so far. Ban Rong Khun village near the Mekong has seen 10 homes inundated, while Ban San Sali village adjacent to the Korn River has experienced flooding in 40 households.
Subdistrict Mayor Sirimongkol Khamdee explained that days of continuous rainfall have overwhelmed the Korn River, causing it to overflow into homes, while water levels in the Mekong behind Rong Khun Market are rising rapidly and spreading across low-lying riverside areas. Governor Chucheep Phongchai has instructed the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office and all relevant agencies to monitor the situation closely, conduct rapid damage assessments, and provide immediate assistance to affected residents while remaining vigilant for potential further increases in water levels.
