BANGKOK, 4 August 2015 – The water level of the Mekong river has rapidly increased and submerged many areas in Chiang Saen district in Chiang Rai province.
Abundant rain since last week has made many parts of the Mekong river overflow. In Mae Ngern and Ban Saew sub-districts, farmers have harvested crops urgently after the water flooded their farms.
The water level measured in front of the Chiang Saen district office was 7.30 meters on Tuesday, about one meter higher than the previous day. Riverside residents have been warned to move their belongings to high places and row in the Mekong river with caution. They have been suggested to closely monitor the water situation during this period.
