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August 1st, 2006, 08:26
"Chiang Mai town left inundated after deluge
Chiang Mai _ A heavy downpour in the early hours of yesterday left Chiang Mai town under water and paralysed traffic. Officials said 10 large pumps worked all morning to drain water from heavily inundated areas into the Ping river. Waist-deep water was reported in many areas, including Sri Ping Muang. More than 50 smaller pumps were employed in other areas such as Chang Khlan and Chotana. The flooding caused traffic jams throughout the town.
Chiang Mai Mayor Boonlert Buranupajorn said drainage was hampered by the overflowing of the Mae Hia stream, which pushed the flood waters back into the town through an irrigation tunnel. One of the worst-hit areas was the residential estate in tambon Mae Hia next to a site planned for a three-month international horticultural exposition.
Thanawat Todchai, chairman of tambon Mae Hia administrative organisation, said that the exhibition site's drainage system was still under construction so the flood water flowed out into the adjoining residential area. He said under the drainage plan the water must be drained into Mae Hia stream.
In Lampang, a flash flood triggered by heavy rain hit three districts _ Mae Moh, Hang Chat and Koh Kha.
Chanthip Lasaenlue, 55, was reported to have been swept away by a flood that affected more than 200 houses.
The weather officer has warned of more heavy rain and possible flash floods in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai and Nan"
Bangkok Post
Chiang Mai _ A heavy downpour in the early hours of yesterday left Chiang Mai town under water and paralysed traffic. Officials said 10 large pumps worked all morning to drain water from heavily inundated areas into the Ping river. Waist-deep water was reported in many areas, including Sri Ping Muang. More than 50 smaller pumps were employed in other areas such as Chang Khlan and Chotana. The flooding caused traffic jams throughout the town.
Chiang Mai Mayor Boonlert Buranupajorn said drainage was hampered by the overflowing of the Mae Hia stream, which pushed the flood waters back into the town through an irrigation tunnel. One of the worst-hit areas was the residential estate in tambon Mae Hia next to a site planned for a three-month international horticultural exposition.
Thanawat Todchai, chairman of tambon Mae Hia administrative organisation, said that the exhibition site's drainage system was still under construction so the flood water flowed out into the adjoining residential area. He said under the drainage plan the water must be drained into Mae Hia stream.
In Lampang, a flash flood triggered by heavy rain hit three districts _ Mae Moh, Hang Chat and Koh Kha.
Chanthip Lasaenlue, 55, was reported to have been swept away by a flood that affected more than 200 houses.
The weather officer has warned of more heavy rain and possible flash floods in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai and Nan"
Bangkok Post