Accelerate drainage of floodwaters in Saraphi and Lamphun

Oct. 8 - Speed ??up pumping water out of Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province and Mueang District, Lamphun Province. It is expected that the situation will return to normal within 7 days. The Royal Irrigation Department reported the situation of the Ping River in Mueang Chiang Mai District at Station P.1, Nawarat Bridge, at a level of 3.22 meters, 48 ??cm below the bank, with a tendency to continue decreasing. As for the water flooding the city area and economic areas, the water has now receded in almost every area. There are only some low-lying areas that are flooded. As for the mass of water overflowing the banks of the Ping River and flowing continuously into Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province, the average water level is 10-30 cm. There are flooded areas in 74 villages in 12 sub-districts. Prepared 74 water pumps to help, some of which have started operating. Meanwhile, in Mueang District, Lamphun Province, the water level has stabilized, averaging 15-30 cm. Currently, 15 water pumps are being used t o quickly drain water from flooded areas. Both areas are expected to return to normal within 7 days. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency