Nation Thailand
Cell Broadcast flood alerts issued for Chiang Rai, Phayao
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued Cell Broadcast alerts to at-risk communities in Chiang Rai and Phayao on August 11, warning that rising rivers could overflow and affect riverside and low-lying areas.
Key facts
- The alerts covered communities along the Mae Lao River in Chiang Rai and the Rong Chang River in Phayao
- The Office of the National Water Resources Region 1 also forecast heavy to very heavy rain across northern Thailand from August 11–13, with more than 200 millimetres of accumulated rainfall expected in Pai district, Mae Hong Son.
- The Office of the National Water Resources Region 1 identified areas at risk of heavy or very heavy rain during the three-day period.
- Orange-level areas are forecast to receive more than 90mm of rain, while yellow-level areas are expected to receive between 35mm and 90mm.
Summary
The alerts covered communities along the Mae Lao River in Chiang Rai and the Rong Chang River in Phayao. Residents were advised to closely monitor water levels and prepare for possible flooding.
The Office of the National Water Resources Region 1 also forecast heavy to very heavy rain across northern Thailand from August 11–13, with more than 200 millimetres of accumulated rainfall expected in Pai district, Mae Hong Son.