RID Increases Chao Phraya Dam Discharge, Warns 11 Provinces

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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The Royal Irrigation Department has increased the water discharge rate of the Chao Phraya Dam and warned 11 provinces to prepare for potential overflow.

•The Royal Irrigation Department adjusted the discharge rate of the Chao Phraya Dam to 700-1,000 cubic meters per second.
•The adjustment follows an assessment that water flowing into the Chao Phraya Basin is likely to increase.
•11 provinces have been warned to monitor the situation closely due to rising water levels.
•The Royal Irrigation Department implemented three proactive measures: monitoring, notification, and assistance.

Overview

•The Royal Irrigation Department adjusted the water discharge framework 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 increased discharge after assessing that the volume of water flowing into the Chao Phraya Basin is likely to increase.
•The Royal Irrigation Department instructed irrigation offices nationwide to prepare for increased rainfall expected in late August.
•The Royal Irrigation Department predicts that on August 28, 2026, water flowing through the C.2 station in Nakhon Sawan Province will be approximately 1,000-1,100 cubic meters per second.
•The Royal Irrigation Department estimates the total water volume above the Chao Phraya Dam to be approximately 1,100-1,200 cubic meters per second, including 60-100 cubic meters per second from tributaries.
•The Royal Irrigation Department is managing water by distributing it into the western and eastern irrigation systems to control discharge and reduce impacts on downstream areas.
•The Royal Irrigation Department notified 11 provinces, including Bangkok, and river-based businesses to closely monitor the situation.
•Witthaya Kaewmee stated that water management and discharge adjustments will be considered based on actual rainfall and water runoff to mitigate impacts on the public.

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Key Entities

Person

Witthaya Kaewmee(วิทยา แก้วมี)

Director General of the Royal Irrigation Department.

Organization

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The government agency managing water discharge and irrigation systems for the Chao Phraya Basin.

Place

Chao Phraya Dam(เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️

The dam where water discharge rates are being adjusted to manage the Chao Phraya Basin.

C.2 Station(สถานี C.2)

A water monitoring station located in Nakhon Sawan Province.

Nakhon Sawan Province(จังหวัดนครสวรรค์)ℹ️

The province where the C.2 station is located.

Uthai Thani(อุทัยธานี)ℹ️