Central Chiang Mai under water on Friday morning. (Photos by Cheewin Sattha)CHIANG MAI - Heavy rain lashed Chiang Mai overnight and continued into the morning, triggering flooding and travel chaos across Muang district. The flood-affected areas also included a road in front of Chiang Mai International Airport, Chang Klan, Charoen Prathet and Sri Ping Muang roads. Provincial governor Pawin Chamniprasat instructed the Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, the Chiang Mai Municipality and other agencies to inspect flood-ravaged areas, provide needed assistance and keep traffic moving. Mr Pawin said he asked the Chiang Mai-based Regional Irrigation Office 1 to install pumps in affected areas to discharge floodwater into the Ping River.

Source: Bangkok Post May 19, 2017 04:03 UTC