The Chiang Rai Flood

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[@josephsoto8294]

Wow! So sorry for Jen's garden, as well as all the other affected locals! Thanks for the report, Ray!

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

My pleasure!

[@tomhudak-g4f]

Thanks for the update, we have a house in Chun that stayed dry.

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

Glad to hear that. You and us were lucky. Many houses between where I live in Hong Li and the River were completely submerged.

[@tomhudak-g4f]

@@AllAboutLifeInThailand chok dee mak mak

[@larryeifler2994]

We got 5 feet of muddy Yom River water in the first level of our shop house here in Phrae. Keep giving updates on your situation.

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

Oh wow!

[@colinsmith7343]

So sorry to see the destruction of your garden Ray, my complex was flooded, water came into my garden but it didn't rise high enough to enter the house. Spent hours cleaning up the mud 😢😢

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

@@colinsmith7343 wow, I didn't think the flooding was out your way Colin.

[@dgratale]

Sorry to hear about the flooding. Please provide updates on what they do to rectify the situation going forward.

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

That may be a bit challenging because anything of that nature will likely not be published and any official documents will certainly be in Thai, which I cannot read. However, short of bringing in some Dutch experts, which they previously refused, about 15 years ago, I think anything they say they plan to do will be mostly hot air.

[@IndigoVision137]

Damn what a disaster in my promised land.

[@AzerPaul]

Damn, Ray. I was wondering if the coffee house land survived. So sad to see that it got clobbered. In the U.S. the meteorologists have been saying all year that we’ll have fewer storms in the future, but bigger. That seems to be the case all over.

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

Clobbered is one description Paul. The biggest issue for us is deciding whether to consider it a one off and continue with the building plans or forget the project.

[@billsimpson2392]

You got out alive which is the most important thing Ray!

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

Indeed it is Bill.

[@grahamreid2132]

Ray! I am so glad your back and postíng, Honestly I have been worried about you and Jen. Gardens will grow again but that amount of damage is horrible and I feel bad for you both. On the issue of the 3 raí of land and value and your investment,....and given the calamity of the flood and the one 16 years ago,...is there any data available on 100 year flood levels and did this exceed it or not? ....

[@AllAboutLifeInThailand]

Thanks Graham. This is the best info I could find: "The highest recorded flood levels on the Mae Kok River in Chiang Rai, Thailand, have recently reached alarming heights due to severe rainfall and overflow conditions. As of September 12, 2024, reports indicate that the Kok River overflowed significantly, leading to extensive flooding across various communities in the region. Local authorities described this flooding as the worst experienced in over 50 years, with water levels rising to critical points that necessitated mass evacuations and rescue operations123. While specific numerical data for the highest recorded level was not provided in the sources, it was noted that the Kok River's flow had spiked to approximately 1,000 cubic meters per second, indicating a dramatic increase in water volume and flow rate3. The situation has resulted in widespread disruption, with significant impacts on infrastructure and local communities. In summary, while exact figures for the highest flood level on the Mae Kok River were not detailed, the current flooding situation is unprecedented in recent history, marked by severe conditions and community distress." The highest recorded flood level on the Mekong River in Thailand recently peaked at over 12.5 meters (approximately 41 feet) in the Chiang Khong district as of September 12, 2024. This level was noted amidst severe flooding conditions described as the worst in 40 to 50 years, with significant impacts across northern Thailand, particularly in areas like Chiang Rai and Nong Khai145. In addition to the peak levels, reports indicated that water levels in Nong Khai reached 13.67 meters, prompting extensive flooding and evacuations12. The combination of heavy rainfall and overflow from tributaries has exacerbated the flooding situation, leading to widespread damage and necessitating rescue operations across affected communities