Thailand, Chiang Mai
Central Thailand braces for inundation as rain stops in flooded Chiang Mai
Several provinces in central Thailand braced for floods Sunday after the Irrigation Department announced it was releasing water from a major dam after weeks of frequent heavy rain.
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground, with members of the animal world under similar threat.
Floods inundate Thailand's tourist city of Chiang Mai, strand elephants
In the Thai capital Bangkok, the government said Saturday it will let more water flow out of the Chao Phraya Dam in the central province of Chai Nat over the next seven days, as it risks exceeding it
Flash flooding kills 3 people and two elephants in Thailand's tourist city of Chiang Mai
Central provinces, including the capital Bangkok, have been warned of possible flooding as the Irrigation Department plans to release water from the Chao Phraya Dam to keep it under capacity.
Two elephants die in flash flooding in northern Thailand
Two elephants drowned during flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai, their sanctuary said Sunday, as local authorities evacuated visitors from their hotels and shops closed in the city center.
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thai hot spot Chiang Mai
BANGKOK – Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hot spot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said on Oct 6, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city centre. Two elephants also drowned in rapidly rising floodwaters north of the city, their sanctuary said on Oct 6.
Dozens of elephants forced to evacuate due to flash flooding
Around 100 elephants were forced to evacuate the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand due to severe flooding. The country’s north has been hit with heavy flooding and landslides over the past few weeks,
Northern Thailand struggles with ongoing flooding
Residents of Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai were spared more rain Sunday, but continued to face flooding in residential and tourist areas caused by heavy seaosnal downpours and rising river levels.
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city centre.
Floods inundate Thailand's northern tourist city of Chiang Mai
Thailand's northern city popular with tourists, was inundated by widespread flooding Saturday as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy s
Two rescued elephants drown after flooding at popular Thailand sanctuary
Two rescued elephants died by drowning at a tourist hotspot in Thailand despite efforts to get the stranded animals out after ...
At least 2 elephants dead after sanctuary overwhelmed by flash flooding
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Elephants Lost in Chiang Mai Flood Tragedy, Search for Missing Continues
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Elephants and tourists rescued as extreme flooding hits popular Thai city
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Heartbreak as two elephants die in Chiang Mai floods, rescue center director shares tragic day
In the wake of severe flooding in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng and Mae Wang districts, two elephants have tragically died after ...