After experiencing the worst flooding in 50 years, Chiang Mai and commercial areas’ floodwaters have begun to recede. Many roads are now accessible but are covered in mud and water overflow.
The floodwaters have almost completely receded at Muang Mai Market and Muang Samut Road, as well as surrounding roads, which are the largest wholesale areas for vegetables, fruits, and fresh food in Chiang Mai Province.
However, mud and sediment over 20 centimeters thick still cover the area and need to be removed and cleaned.
The flooding caused severe damage and affected almost every vendor in Muang Mai Market. After the water receded, vendors rushed to remove the mud and reopen their shops as soon as possible.
The water has also receded in the area around Waroros Market. However, the market remains closed until the water can be pumped out. All the shops in the area were severely damaged.
On October 9, 2024, a vendor from Waroros Market said that this flood caused the most damage in at least 50 years or even 100 years. He said the water came quickly and violently, washing away bags and flooding the entire market. The water was more than they had ever seen before.
Meanwhile, Mr. Thotsapol Phuean-udom, acting Governor of Chiang Mai Province, told reporters that various roads, including Chang Moi Road, the new Chang Moi Road, Tha Pae Road, Chang Klan Road, Night Bazaar, Si Don Chai Road, and Charoen Prathet Road from the Anantara Hotel intersection to the Chiang Mai Governor’s Residence, have receded and are now open for traffic.
However, the road surface still has a lot of water, dirt and mud, making it slippery for motorcyclists. Drivers need to exercise caution.
On the other hand, Charoen Rat Road, Kaew Nawarat Road, and the old Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, including Charoen Mueang Road, which is east of the Ping River, are still flooded with mud in many places. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid these routes.
He signed an order for all districts not affected by the flooding to prepare manpower and equipment to help restore Chiang Mai City’s flooded areas after the water receded.
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