Sandbag collapse causes flooding in Phong Pheng, Ang Thong

MGR Online•Society•12d ago

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A sandbag barrier at a drainage gate in Phong Pheng, Ang Thong, collapsed due to water pressure, flooding 98 households.

•Sandbag barriers at the Phong Pheng drainage gate in Pa Mok District, Ang Thong, collapsed around 02:00 on October 2.
•Approximately 98 households in Village No. 5, Phong Pheng Subdistrict, were affected by the rapid influx of water.
•Water levels in some areas reached heights of 2-3 meters.
•The Chao Phraya Dam is discharging water at approximately 2,500 cubic meters per second.

•The sandbag barrier at the drainage gate near Phong Pheng Canal collapsed at approximately 02:00 on October 2.
•The barrier collapsed because it could not withstand the continuously increasing water pressure from the Phong Pheng Canal.
•Approximately 98 households in Village No. 5, Phong Pheng Subdistrict, were affected, with some areas experiencing flood levels of 2-3 meters.
•A frog farmer reported that 3,000-4,000 froglets were swept away or died due to the sudden flooding.
•The Phong Pheng Subdistrict Administrative Organization provided tents along the roadside as temporary shelters for affected residents.
•The sandbag barrier at Village No. 5, Phong Pheng Subdistrict, suffered a similar collapse the previous year.
•Officials and residents are reinforcing defenses with sandbags and soil embankments at the Pa Mok Bridge area to protect the market and main roads.
•The water level in front of the Ang Thong Provincial Hall was measured at approximately 9.00 meters, exceeding the critical level of 8 meters.

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Ang Thong(อ่างทอง)ℹ️

The province where the flooding occurred.

Phong Pheng(โผงเผง)

The subdistrict in Pa Mok District where the sandbag barrier collapsed.

Pa Mok(ป่าโมก)ℹ️

The district in Ang Thong province where the flooding took place.

Phong Pheng Canal(คลองโผงเผง)

The canal whose water pressure caused the sandbag barrier to collapse.

Pa Mok Bridge(สะพานป่าโมก)

The area where officials and residents are reinforcing water defenses.

Chao Phraya River(แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️

The river along which sandbag and soil barriers are being constructed.

Chao Phraya Dam(เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️

The dam discharging water at approximately 2,500 cubic meters per second.

Ang Thong Provincial Hall(ศาลากลางจังหวัดอ่างทอง)

The location where water levels were measured at 9.00 meters.

Phong Pheng Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.โผงเผง)

The local government entity providing temporary tents for affected residents.

Sathaporn Chatchai(สถาพร ฉัตรชัย)

The Village Headman of Village No. 5 who provided details about the flood timeline and impact.