RID increases Chao Phraya Dam discharge, warns 11 provinces

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

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The Royal Irrigation Department has increased the water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam and issued warnings to 11 provinces.

•The Royal Irrigation Department adjusted the discharge rate at the Chao Phraya Dam to 700-1,000 cubic meters per second.
•Director General Witthaya Kaewmee warned 11 provinces to prepare for increasing water levels.
•The measure follows an assessment that water flowing into the Chao Phraya basin is likely to increase.
•Proactive measures focusing on monitoring, notification, and assistance have been ordered for irrigation offices nationwide.

•The Royal Irrigation Department issued a new urgent letter adjusting the discharge rate at the Chao Phraya Dam to 700-1,000 cubic meters per second from the previous 500-700 cubic meters per second.
•The Royal Irrigation Department adjusted the discharge rate after assessing that the volume of water flowing into the Chao Phraya basin is likely to increase.
•Witthaya Kaewmee instructed irrigation offices nationwide to prepare for increased rainfall expected in late August through monitoring, notification, and assistance.
•The Royal Irrigation Department forecasts that on August 28, 2026, water flow through station C.2 in Nakhon Sawan Province will be approximately 1,000-1,100 cubic meters per second.
•The Royal Irrigation Department estimates total water above the Chao Phraya Dam will be approximately 1,100-1,200 cubic meters per second, including 60-100 cubic meters per second from tributaries.
•The Royal Irrigation Department will distribute water into the western and eastern irrigation systems to control discharge and minimize impacts on downstream areas.
•The Royal Irrigation Department warned 11 provinces, including Bangkok, and river-side residents and businesses to closely monitor the situation.
•Witthaya Kaewmee stated that future water management and discharge adjustments will be based on actual rainfall and water situations to mitigate public impact.

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Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency responsible for managing water discharge at the Chao Phraya Dam and issuing warnings to affected provinces.

Witthaya Kaewmee(วิทยา แก้วมี)

Director General of the Royal Irrigation Department.

Chao Phraya Dam(เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️

The dam where water discharge rates were increased to manage basin water levels.

Station C.2(สถานี C.2)

A water monitoring station located in Nakhon Sawan Province.

Nakhon Sawan Province(จังหวัดนครสวรรค์)ℹ️

The location of Station C.2.

Uthai Thani(อุทัยธานี)ℹ️