Flood updates for Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Sukhothai (29 September)

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has released the following situation update for 29th September 2011:


Chiang Mai
The level of water in the Upper Ping River has increased rapidly causing overflowing river banks in low lying areas. The water level has risen 4.0 metres exceeding the critical level of 3.70 metres. The measurement of the water levels was taken at Kaeo Naowarat Bridge. The water has overflowed into the local roads from Chiang Mai to Lamphun, in front of the TAT Chiang Mai Office, the Chiang Mai Municipality into Ban Pha Phrao Nok, some parts of the Charoen Prathet Road and the road underneath the Pha Dat Road has been completely shut off. From the floods on 23 September 2011, Doi Fa Hom Pok National Park in Fang District in Chiang Mai is still affected.

Chiang Rai
There is continued rainfall in 80% of the Chiang Rai province, the water levels in the rivers running through Chiang Rai are still at critical levels although the levels have not overflowed. There has been reports of a mud slide onto the road from Mae Suai district to Fang district at Kilometre 17 marker although officials have now cleared the way and this road is open again but take caution when traveling around that area as mud slides are a rather common occurrence.

Sukhothai
The water levels have decreased consistently. The problems en route to tourist attractions on Route 12 from the town centre to the Sukhothai Historical Park have now eased and small vehicles are able to pass through.