web DeskWater situation in Mueang Chiang Rai District, although the water level of the Kok River has decreased, but this morning there has been continuous rain, causing red areas with high flooding, such as Ban Muang Ngim, Village 4, Rim Kok Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, villagers are still suffering, some families have lost their entire homes.
It has been 4 days since the flood in Muang Chiang Rai District, both inside and outside the city, with a population of over 100,000 people, but more than 46,000 people have been affected by the flood. Many families are still facing the flood problem. Many people have had difficulty evacuating. Some have lost everything and their entire homes. This uncle said that he still can’t accept it and doesn’t know where he will go after the water recedes. He can only come and see the place where he used to be his home and noodle shop, which now only has the water flowing fast, leaving only the pillar in front of the house and 1 freezer to be seen. He recounted the moment h
is house swept away before his eyes. However, the youngest member of the family still smiles and gives encouragement to his family, even though this is the first time he has encountered flooding and it is the worst. However, he thinks that everyone in the family is safe and can live together as a family, which is the most precious thing left.
Many other households did not lose their homes, but their belongings were carried away by the water, and the remaining ones were completely damaged. Even though they were moved to higher ground, they could not escape the water.
While the Chiang Rai District Chief visited the area to see the damage, he said that it was a great deal of damage, but promised to take care of every household with the budget available and integrate with relevant parties to ensure that flood victims receive the best possible compensation. Regarding the flood situation in Muang Chiang Rai District
In Chiang Rai Municipality, 65 communities were damaged, but 32 were affected. Outside the Thesal
a area, 9 sub-districts and 40 villages were affected. A total of 15,000 households and 46,000 people were damaged. However, the overall situation is almost normal now. On the mountain in Mueang District, food can be delivered by four-wheel drive vehicles. Previously, it had to be delivered by helicopter. Below, the bridge across the Kok River was broken and many places were impassable. Now, travel is back to normal. He also revealed the reason for the sudden flooding in Mueang Chiang Rai District.
As for the care of the victims, the district confirmed that all sectors are taking good care of them by mobilizing all available forces. Initially, the care for the vulnerable bedridden patients, almost everyone came to the shelter, including those who could not go into their homes, came to all 10 shelters, more than 2,000 people.
However, the Kok River level is currently dropping by 3-5 centimeters per hour. If there is no more rain, tomorrow (September 15) the Kok River level is expected to drop by another 40-5
0 centimeters. It is believed that the situation will return to normal soon. Tomorrow, a big cleaning will begin at the Chiang Rai City District Office before cleaning the houses so that those affected can return to their homes quickly.
Source: Thai News Agency
