Although the flooding in Chiang Mai city is starting to return to normal, many villages in downstream areas such as Saraphi District have been flooded for almost a week. The water has a foul smell and locals want the water to be pumped out of the area as soon as possible. A factory on the side of the 3rd ring road in Ban Bok Hua Chang, Nong Phueng Subdistrict, Saraphi District, has had water overflowing into the factory since last Friday. The swimsuit manufacturing machinery and the electrical system were damaged, costing no less than 10 million baht. This year's flooding is considered much worse than 2011. In addition, the communities near the factory have been flooded for many days. Villagers said that the water had flooded their houses for 10 days. Although the water level has receded today, it will take several more days for it to dry up. In the Thanachok Village behind Global House in Tambon Tha Wang Tan, Amphoe Saraphi, the owner of one house said that the water started flooding on the night of Septe mber 25. The water rose so quickly that they couldn't move their belongings to higher ground in time. Many electrical appliances were damaged. Most importantly, the flooded water now emits a very bad smell. Although the floodwater in many areas has started to recede, the Royal Irrigation Department and many other agencies have mobilized to install water pumps to help the villagers. However, if there is still more rain in Chiang Mai, it will be even more difficult to drain the floodwater from communities in low-lying areas. Mae Ngad Dam reduces water discharge The Mae Ngad Somboon Chon Dam in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province, has reduced water discharge in steps to 78 cubic meters per second. The discharge took 18 hours to reach point P1, Nawarat Bridge in Chiang Mai City, causing the water level in the Ping River to rise again. This morning, it is at 3.45 meters, but still below the bank. There is no impact on the downstream. As for Ban Mae Kampong, where a landslide blocked the road, it has now been cleared. Cars can pass. Most recently, the Electricity Authority has replaced several downed electric poles before reaching Ban Mae Kampong. Electricity will be restored today. Source: Thai News Agency