Samut Songkhram Governor requests reduction in Mae Klong water dischar

Khaosod•Society•24m ago

Reader Briefing

The Governor of Samut Songkhram has requested the Irrigation Office 13 to reduce water discharge from the Mae Klong Dam to mitigate agricultural damage and flooding.

•Samut Songkhram Province has suffered flooding affecting 35,017 rai of agricultural land.
•Governor Chayachai Saeng-in sent an urgent letter to Irrigation Office 13 on October 17, 2026.
•High tide conditions between October 17-26, 2026, are identified as a suitable window for draining floodwaters into the sea.

Overview

•Approximately 35,017 rai of agricultural area in Samut Songkhram have been damaged, with an estimated 1,500 rai potentially completely destroyed.
•Flooding resulted from heavy rain and water discharge from the Mae Klong Dam exceeding the critical value of 1,000 cubic meters per second for over 15 days.
•A water situation monitoring meeting was held on October 16, 2026.
•Data from the Hydrographic Department of the Royal Thai Navy indicates sea levels at the mouth of the Mae Klong River will be below 3.50 meters above lowest low water between October 17-26, 2026.
•Governor Chayachai Saeng-in issued a "most urgent" letter on October 17, 2026, to the Director of Irrigation Office 13.
•Governor Chayachai Saeng-in requested a reduction in Mae Klong Dam discharge to align with sea level conditions to increase drainage efficiency.
•The flooding has caused distress to residents regarding their daily lives and occupations.

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Key Entities

Person

Chayachai Saeng-in(ชยชัย แสงอินทร์)

The Governor of Samut Songkhram Province.

Place

Samut Songkhram Province(จังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

The province affected by flooding and the entity issuing the urgent request for water discharge reduction.

Mae Klong Dam(เขื่อนแม่กลอง)ℹ️

The dam whose water discharge exceeded critical levels, contributing to flooding in Samut Songkhram.

Organization

Hydrographic Department of the Royal Thai Navy(กรมอุทกศาสตร์ กองทัพเรือ)

The organization that provided oceanographic data regarding sea levels at the mouth of the Mae Klong River.

Irrigation Office 13(สำนักงานชลประทานที่ 13)

The agency requested to adjust and reduce the water discharge from the Mae Klong Dam.