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Raise in water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam prompts flood warnings for eight districts

Chao Phraya Dam is expected to release more water, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. They issued an alert, advising residents in eight districts to shift their possessions to safer, higher locations.

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2025 September 20 . 3:24 AM

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Elevated water release at Chao Phraya Dam sparks flood warnings for eight districts

Raise in water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam prompts flood warnings for eight districts

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has sent out a Cell Broadcast alert on Wednesday, warning residents in several provinces of potential flooding as the Chao Phraya river nears its critical level.

The increased discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam, which currently stands at 2,500 cubic metres per second, is expected to lift water levels by about 10-30 centimetres in low-lying areas. This discharge is an increase from the previous 2,100 cubic metres per second at 11am on September 17.

Affected districts include Sapphaya in Chainat, In Buri, Mueang Sing Buri, and Phrom Buri in Sing Buri, Mueang Ang Thong, Wiset Chai Chan, Pa Mok, and Chaiyo in Ang Thong. Ayutthaya has also been hit by floods in six districts, affecting 25,000 households and resulting in one death.

Residents in these areas, particularly those living outside floodwalls in parts of Chainat, Sing Buri, and Ang Thong, are advised to move their belongings to higher ground. Vulnerable groups such as the elderly and bed-bound patients are urged to be looked after.

In response to the flood situation, the government in Ang Thong Province has announced measures to construct and reinforce flood protection infrastructure to counter the flood risks. DDPM, in collaboration with mobile operators AIS, True, and NT, has sent Cell Broadcast alerts to residents in the affected areas.

Incidents and assistance requests can be filed via the Line account @1784DDPM or by calling the DDPM 1784 hotline, 24 hours. Adjacent communities are also affected, with Phetchabun authorities warning of rising Pasak River, advising residents to move valuables and vehicles to higher ground.

Residents are urged to follow local official updates closely and stay vigilant during this critical period. It is essential to prioritise safety and take necessary precautions to protect oneself and one's belongings from potential flooding.