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High Tide Alert: 7 Provinces, Roads Risk Flooding May 17-21

High Tide Alert: 7 Provinces, Roads Risk Flooding May 17-21

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities are monitoring high tides and potential flooding in seven provinces from May 17-21, 2026, affecting low-lying areas and key roads.

  • •High tides are forecast from May 17-21, 2026.
  • •Seven provinces are at risk of flooding due to the high tides and seawater intrusion.
  • •Several major roads, including Sukhumvit, Suk Sawat, and Rama 2, are vulnerable to inundation.
  • •Impacts include potential flooding of low-lying areas and saltwater intrusion affecting water quality.

Overview

  • •On May 14, 2026, the Natural Resources and Water Management Office issued a warning.
  • •High tides are expected during May 17-21, 2026, affecting coastal areas.
  • •The influence of southern and southwestern winds is causing stronger waves and higher sea levels.
  • •Low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, and Tha Chin rivers are at risk of flooding.
  • •Communities outside water barriers and areas without permanent flood defenses may be affected.
  • •Key transportation routes including Sukhumvit Road, Suk Sawat Road, and Rama 2 Road are at risk of inundation.
  • •Seawater intrusion is identified as a threat to water quality for consumption and agriculture.
  • •The Natural Resources and Water Management Office is urging relevant agencies to monitor the situation.

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Key Quotes

สำนักงานทรัพยากรน้ำธรรมชาติ
"Monitor high tides during May 17-21, 2026."
เฝ้าระวัง น้ำทะเลหนุนสูงในช่วงวันที่ 17-21 พ.ค.2026

Key Entities

Organization

Natural Resources and Water Management Office(สำนักงานทรัพยากรน้ำธรรมชาติ)
The organization issuing the warning about high tides and potential flooding.

Place

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️
One of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city, identified as one of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️
One of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️
One of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Samut Sakhon(สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️
One of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Nakhon Pathom(นครปฐม)ℹ️
One of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️
One of the seven provinces at risk of flooding.
Chao Phraya River(แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️
A river where low-lying areas are at risk of flooding.
Mae Klong River(แม่น้ำแม่กลอง)ℹ️
A river where low-lying areas are at risk of flooding.
Tha Chin River(แม่น้ำท่าจีน)ℹ️
A river where low-lying areas are at risk of flooding.
Sukhumvit Road(ถนนสุขุมวิท)
A major road at risk of inundation.
Suk Sawat Road(ถนนสุขสวัสดิ์)
A major road at risk of inundation.
Rama 2 Road(ถนนพระราม 2)
A major road at risk of inundation.