Govt monitors water levels and prepares for August rains

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government has implemented high-alert water management and emergency preparations due to continuous rainfall in August.

•Captain Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn announced the government's proactive water management for August.
•The Smart Water Operation Center (SWOC) is tracking rainfall and water situations in real-time.
•Heavy rain is forecast for August 3-10, with severe warnings for the upper northern region from August 6-8.
•Provinces including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, and Sukhothai are coordinating with universities to prepare temporary shelters.

•Captain Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn reported on August 5, 2026, that the government is integrating agency efforts to manage water and provide 24-hour assistance.
•Current total water volume in large and medium reservoirs nationwide is approximately 43,000 million cubic meters, or 57% of capacity.
•The Royal Irrigation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is managing water balance to accommodate runoff while maintaining reserves for the dry season.
•The Thai Meteorological Department predicts increased rainfall from August 3-10, 2026.
•The government has deployed water pumps, water pushers, and heavy machinery at risk points along rivers and low-lying areas.
•Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in the upper northern region from August 6-8, 2026, risking flash floods and forest runoff in the Sai and Nan river basins.
•Upstream provinces including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, and Sukhothai are tasked with coordinating with local universities to set up temporary shelters.

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Captain Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิงภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The governing body ordering water situation monitoring and emergency assistance preparations.

Smart Water Operation Center (SWOC)(ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการน้ำอัจฉริยะ (SWOC))

The center used for real-time monitoring of rainfall and water situations.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

Agency responsible for balancing water management and accommodating runoff.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry overseeing the Royal Irrigation Department.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

Agency that forecast increased rainfall from August 3-10.

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

An upstream province instructed to coordinate temporary shelters.

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️

An upstream province instructed to coordinate temporary shelters.

Nan(น่าน)

An upstream province instructed to coordinate temporary shelters and location of a river basin at risk of floods.

Sukhothai(สุโขทัย)

An upstream province instructed to coordinate temporary shelters.

Sai River Basin(ลุ่มน้ำสาย)

Area at risk of flash floods and forest runoff.

Nan River Basin(ลุ่มน้ำน่าน)

Area at risk of flash floods and forest runoff.