People drag their belongings through floodwaters in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 as the city’s main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfall. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)
Building Climate Resilience: Chiang Mai’s Cleanup Inspires Climate Adaptation Across Thailand
As the waters slowly recede from flood-ravaged Chiang Mai, Central Thailand is preparing for the next wave of challenges. Following weeks of relentless rain, the country’s Irrigation Department has announced it will release water from the Chao Phraya Dam, raising fears of further flooding across key provinces, including the bustling capital, Bangkok.