SATELLITE images taken yesterday and released today (Oct. 6) by Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) showed the extent of severe floods in Chiang Mai city and Mae Rim district after the Ping river overflowed its banks, Naewna newspaper said.
These images taken by Sentinel-2B satellite, showing inundation of residential areas, transportation routes and farmlands, have been sent to key agencies in charge of handling the floods to plan, monitor and assess the situation.
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Meanwhile, Ping river’s level continued to drop from yesterday’s peak of 5.30 metres, approximately 1.10 metres above its banks, to 4.80 metres, approximately 65 centimetres above bank level, at noon today, TV Channel 7 said.
It is expected that the river will drop below its banks tonight as the Royal Irrigation Department continues to accelerate drainage by opening various floodgates and using machinery and tools to continuously remove debris and weeds flowing in the river.
It is also helping Chiang Mai authorities evacuate flood victims, distribute supplies and sandbags.
At the same time Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, advisor to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, said as Chao Phraya dam is releasing water at 2,250 cubic metres per second today Bangkok and 10 provinces downstream face flooding.
The 10 provinces aside from Bangkok are Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, Ayutthaya and Samut Prakan.
All zones at risk were told to get ready for floods with people asked to move their belongings to higher places and closely follow updates. Those who need assistance can contact 24-hour hotline 1567 with officials quickly mobilising to help them.
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Above: Satellite image of flooding in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim district.
Below and Front Page: Satellite image showing Chiang Mai city badly flooded. Gistda images published by Naewna
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