Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas as Sai River overflows in Chiang Rai


BANGKOK: Residents in low-lying areas along the river were alerted via a Cell Broadcast message on Friday (July 4) to prepare for flooding due to the Sai River overflowing in four areas of Chiang Rai.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and local authorities in Chiang Rai have been monitoring the water situation at the Jotada Station in Myanmar and the 1st Friendship Bridge station. They reported that water levels have been rising, and flooding is expected from 8.00am onwards.

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