The Department of Irrigation unveiled the Chao Phraya Dam. Drain another amount of water flowing through 1,699 m3/s. This October, there will be a situation of sea water support. It may affect low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River. Mae Klong River and Tha Chin River. In the case of water from Mae Ping, Chiang Mai Province, it will flow to Bhumibol Dam and can receive all the water.

Department of Irrigation reports on the situation of the Chao Phraya Basin 27 Sep 24 At 07.00 a.m., C2 Station, Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, the amount of water flowing through was 1,930 m3/s. The water level has increased by 22 cm from yesterday but is still 3.07 m below the embankment. Chai Nat Province The amount of water flowing through is 1,699 m3/s. The water level at the end of the dam is 2.82 m lower than the bank.

Currently, there is continuous rain in the upper area. As a result, the amount of inflow into the Chao Phraya River basin has increased. In addition to the amount of rainfall in the area, the Department
of Irrigation has gradually increased the drainage through the Chao Phraya Dam in line with the amount of water in the upper part and the rainfall during this period, which may affect the waterfront areas on both sides of the Chao Phraya River/Noi River, as well as vulnerable areas in low-lying areas outside the barrage. Both Klong Phongpeng, Ang Thong Province, Klong Bang Ban, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Hua Wieng District. Sena, Ladchit, Tha Din Daeng, Pak Hai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (Mae Nam Noi)

The Department of Irrigation asks people living along the river and in areas outside the barrage to monitor the water level from the accumulated rain in the area and the amount of water from the upper part of the river that tends to increase continuously. If the water level rises and it is necessary to increase the drainage through the Chao Phraya Dam, the irrigation department will notify the next period.

However, The Department of Hydrographic Affairs of the Navy has predicted that during the period of Septemb
er 28-October 2, 2024, there will be a sea level situation again, which may result in the risk areas in low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River. Mae Klong River and Tha Chin River. Communities outside the barrage Temporary dam lines and areas without permanent water protection lines (false tooth lines) in the provinces of Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi and Bangkok have increased water levels, so people living in high-risk areas are asked to monitor the water level as well.

The Department of Irrigation also revealed that due to the flood situation in Chiang Mai. Many people wonder where the amount of water will flow next. The Ping River flows to Tak Province and into the Bhumibol Dam, which can receive all the water and can be stored for next year.

Source: Thai News Agency