CHIANG MAI, Thailand – The flooding situation in Chiang Mai continues to worsen, with water overflowing onto the Superhighway, particularly in the Saraphi area, leading to the closure of the inbound lane and heavy traffic congestion.
As of October 6, reports indicate that the floodwaters from the Ping River have breached their banks and are expanding significantly across the city. Since yesterday, water has inundated the Chiang Mai-Lamphun Superhighway, flowing along the road and reaching the Saraphi district. This morning, sections of the inbound lane to Chiang Mai were submerged, making it impassable, necessitating a diversion of traffic to use the outbound lane instead. This has resulted in severe delays for vehicles entering and exiting Chiang Mai, as many roads within the city are also flooded and closed.
In addition, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Chiang Mai to monitor the flooding situation. He praised the province for its preparedness in dealing with the flood. However, this has sparked criticism and concern from many residents, questioning why, despite the preparations, numerous victims are still stranded and unable to receive assistance. Many have reported difficulties contacting government agencies for help, and those who managed to get through often found no action taken. Residents have voiced that this flooding event is among the worst in Chiang Mai’s history.
