Chiang Mai monitors heavy rain risk August 6-8, 2026

MGR Online•Society•8d ago

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Chiang Mai province and the Chiang Mai Irrigation Project are preparing for potential flooding from heavy rains between August 6-8, 2026.

•Chiang Mai Governor Ratthaphon Naradison ordered all agencies to monitor the flood risk from August 6-8, 2026.
•The Chiang Mai Irrigation Project reports that water levels in the Ping River and its tributaries are currently below 30% of capacity.
•The irrigation warning system can provide notification of Ping River overflows at least 12 hours in advance.
•Three special monitoring zones have been established covering various districts including Mae Ai, Chiang Dao, and Chom Thong.

•The Northern Meteorological Center warned of heavy rain in Northern Thailand from August 6-8, 2026.
•Governor Ratthaphon Naradison ordered all relevant agencies to closely monitor the situation and prepare for floods.
•The Chiang Mai Irrigation Project reports water levels in the Ping River and tributaries, such as Mae Taeng and Mae Rim, are currently normal and below 30% capacity.
•Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam holds 209 million cubic meters of water, representing 79% of its capacity.
•Mae Kuang Udom Thara Dam holds 171 million cubic meters of water, representing 65% of its capacity.
•The Royal Irrigation Department has completed improvements to Phaya Kham, Nong Phueng, and Tha Wang Tan weirs to increase drainage efficiency.
•The Chiang Mai Irrigation Project identified three special monitoring zones: Upper (Mae Ai, Chiang Dao, Mae Taeng), Middle (Hang Dong, Samoeng, Mae Wang, San Pa Tong), and South (Chom Thong, Omkoi).
•The Chiang Mai Irrigation Project is managing water storage to prepare for a predicted 'very strong' El Niño effect at the end of the year.

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Ratthaphon Naradison(รัฐพล นราดิศร)

Governor of Chiang Mai province who ordered agencies to monitor flood risks.

Kueakul Manasampantsakul(เกื้อกูล มานะสัมพันธ์สกุล)

Director of the Chiang Mai Irrigation Project.

Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province under heavy rain and flood surveillance.

Ping River(แม่น้ำปิง)ℹ️

The main river being monitored for overflow and water levels.

Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam(เขื่อนแม่งัดสมบูรณ์ชล)ℹ️

A major water reservoir in Chiang Mai province.

Mae Kuang Udom Thara Dam(เขื่อนแม่กวงอุดมธารา)

A major water reservoir in Chiang Mai province.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency responsible for weather warnings.

Northern Meteorological Center(ศูนย์อุตุนิยมวิทยาภาคเหนือ)

The specific center that warned of heavy rain in Northern Thailand.

Chiang Mai Irrigation Project(โครงการชลประทานเชียงใหม่)

The entity monitoring water levels and managing drainage and warnings in Chiang Mai.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The department that improved weirs and drainage systems.

Chiang Mai DDPM(ปภ.เชียงใหม่)

The Chiang Mai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation involved in the One Map plan.

Chiang Mai PAO(อบจ.เชียงใหม่)

The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization involved in the One Map plan.

Chiang Mai Municipality(เทศบาลนครเชียงใหม่)

The city municipality involved in the One Map plan.