The death toll from flash floods in northwest China has risen to 17, and 17 others are still missing, state television reported Friday.
Heavy rains caused flash floods on Wednesday evening in the mountains of Datong County, near Xining City, Qinghai Province. More than 6,000 people were affected.
The downpour triggered landslides that blocked and diverted rivers. Two buildings were swept away and 14 others were severely damaged.
And 20 people were missing. About 2,000 people participated in the rescue effort.
Therefore, be careful of the risky areas around the Mekong River fromLoei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani that may be affected by the sudden increase in the Mekong River water level of 1.0 – 2.0 meters during 14 – 18 August 2022
In this regard, the Government asks the provinces of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani to Please publicize the water situation in the Mekong River and alert the people roaming. and carrying out activities in the Mekong River area including those who live in the area closely monitor the water situation and monitor potential impacts from changes in water levels in the Mekong River
Nan – The water situation in Nan Still have to win all night until today.. After the northern water flows to the city in one day, add 3.5 meters, remaining 89 cm. Overflowing. The municipality has closed all pipes for waterproofing. – Set up pumps to fight.
Today (13 Aug 65) reporters reported that Flood situation in Nan province. still have to be careful People with houses along the Nan River They all came out to see the water level all night until this morning. Because the water level in Nan has passed the critical point since 22.00 a fraction of the past (August 12) because the mass of water from Tha Wang Pha district has flowed down to Mueang Nan District. causing the amount of water to increase rapidly Within a day, above 3.5 meters
This morning at the water level measurement point N64, Pha Khwang, the water level in Nan was measured at 10.48 m. The critical point was at 9 meters. The water began to stabilize and at the N1 point, Nan Forestry, Mueang Nan District, which is one point that indicates the destiny of the water situation in the area. Nan town Now it is 7 meters beyond the critical point, but there is still no flooding into the city – the economic district. because there is a water barrier around the city which will be able to receive the water level 8.56 meters and at the moment, the water level at the N1 point in front of the Nan Forest, Mueang Nan District, is 7.67 meters, which means that only 89 centimeters is left that the water barrier at this point will be able to receive
Tha Li villagers, Nai Wiang sub-district, Mueang Nan district, come to watch the water level said that if it was in the past The water level is so high The house will flood the roof already. good to have a water barrier Help prevent water from spilling into the city so that the water does not flood the house. and survived safely But still worried that the water pressure will cause the water wall to leak or break.
However, there are still some very low-lying areas such as Ban Tha Li Intersection, Phuang Phayom, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, causing the water to still overflow. There was also water that was pushed up from the sewer which Mr. Suraphon Thiensoot, the mayor of Nan. together with Nan irrigation Install a 12-inch water pump in the floodgate under the North Phatthana Bridge. and the Si Nan floodgate point (under the Bodhi tree) 2 machines to help drain water out of the Nan River Fight once morest the overflowing water that flows into the sewer. to prevent water overflowing and flooding in Nan municipality
The northern area of Nan in Tha Wang Pha District Now there is still flooding in a wide area. especially in low-lying areas And next to the river, such as Ban Tha Kham, Aham, Sop Nong, Don Tan Initially, more than 500 houses were still flooded, but the water level in the river began to stabilize. and has a tendency to decline, but it is slowly
Mr. Wiboon Waewbundit, Governor of Nan Province Accelerate the leadership of both administrative officials local and military Helping people to clean up houses that have dried up and bring food, drinking water, survival bags to distribute to the affected people. ready to meet and visit to support flood victims
On August 12, 2022, from the influence of “Storm Mulan” has blown all over the north until resulting in “flood” in many areas of the provinceChiang Rai People’s homes were widely affected.
There was flooding in many areas of Chiang Rai province from the “Storm Mulan” Latest progress: Pol. Lt. Gen. Nut Singhudom, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Col. Rangsiman Songkrohtham, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police Region 3, Pol. Col. Wachira Phiayoi, Superintendent of the Royal Thai Police. 32, Pol. Lt. Col. Winaphong. Buathongwiset, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police. 327, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suthichai Chuajetton, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Police Battalion 327, brought Kamphon along with the pram to bring food and drinking water to the villagers accordingly. The houses were flooded and unable to go out. in the area along the banks of the Chan River
While some places have to turn off the power for safety, the 327 police station officers, along with the local government and administrative organizations, have to patrol to ask for help on a case by case basis. Mae Chan District and Pa Tung Subdistrict, Mae Chan District, found that the level has not decreased. The amount of water runoff continues as the weather is still overcast and rainy.
Mae Sai District, Mae Nam Sai, which separates the Thai-Myanmar border between Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province and Tachilek Province Myanmar has increased steadily by the water level under the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge Crossing the first river, regarding 4.90 meters deep, the water flooded the road under the bridge until it was unable to travel around.
As the water flooded the shops in Sailomjoy Market. which is throughout the border trade market The shop owner had to urgently move goods and belongings to the highlands.
Mae Sai Subdistrict Municipality, led by Mr. Chaiyon Srisamut, Mayor, along with soldiers from the hundreds of M. 3, Snatch M. 3, Pha Muang Forces. Military District 37 and related agencies have mobilized sandbags to block waterways that would spill into communities and more shops. From the bridge over the Sai River to Ban Koh Sai community Ban Mai Lung Khan Community and Ban Muang Daeng community on the side of Tachilek Province Myanmar Affected more than the Thai side because it is a lowland where Tha Lo market which is a border market in Myanmar Water has flooded in a wide area.
As for Mueang Chiang Rai District, in the area of Ban Kwai Wai, Rim Kok Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, water from the Kok River has overflowed into the houses in the Khwae Wai community causing many people’s houses to be flooded Some following the water flooded into the bedroom.
Mr. Kanchit Chomphudaeng, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (PWA), Chiang Rai Province, reported that the flooding throughout August 12, 2022 affected some areas of Chiang Rai province. A total of 5 districts, 18 sub-districts, 123 villages were affected in the area of Mueang Chiang Rai District, Ban Du Subdistrict, Nang Lae Subdistrict, Rim Kok Subdistrict, Mae Chan District, Pa Tung Subdistrict, Mae Chan Subdistrict, Mae Rai Subdistrict, Mae Kham Subdistrict, Mae Kham Subdistrict Pa Sang, Chom Sawan Subdistrict, Tha Khao Phen Subdistrict, Chan Cha Wa Subdistrict, Chan Cha Wa Tai Subdistrict, Si Kham Subdistrict, Khun Tan District, Pa Tan Subdistrict, Ta Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District, Po Subdistrict and Chiang Saen District, Si Subdistrict Don Moon
News by Nattawat Laping, Chiang Rai Province