Rising river levels trigger flood alerts

Northern provinces brace for more woe

- POST REPORTERS

Flood warnings have been issued as river levels have surged rapidly in some northern provinces, with a Cell Broadcast (CB) alert sounded as water rose quickly on the Kok River.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued a CB alert to residents in low-lying areas along the Kok River in Chiang Rai province, warning them to move belongings to higher ground and take care of vulnerable groups, including the elderly and bedridden patients.

The alert follows a continued rise in river levels, with potential flooding expected around 6pm today in tambons Huai Chomphu, Mae Yao, Doi Hang, Wiang and Rim Kok, and other areas within Chiang Rai municipality.

The municipality posted an update on Facebook detailing a preparedness meeting earlier in the day.

Water levels at Nawang Bridge-Tha Ton Station stood at 6.91 metres, or 0.41m above the riverbank, with stable flow rates.