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Chao Phraya Dam Increases Discharge to 2,000 Cubic Meters, Flooding Central Thai
TNN•7:10•Disasters•
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Rising northern water levels force the Chao Phraya Dam to increase discharge, triggering flood warnings across 11 central provinces.
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Events
September 26, 2026: Northern water levels at C2 Nakhon Sawan increase, prompting the Chao Phraya Dam to raise discharge from 1,850 to 1,950 and eventually toward 2,000 cubic meters per second.
September 27, 2026: Flood warnings issued to 11 provinces; Suphan Buri reports 173 villages affected.
Late September 2026: Emergency measures implemented in Ang Thong to reinforce embankments and prepare shelters.
Late September 2026: Ayutthaya declares disaster zones in 5 districts with water levels reaching 150 cm.
Until October 1, 2026: Water levels in Ang Thong are expected to continue rising by 1.5 to 1.8 meters.
Who & What's Involved
Chao Phraya DamIrrigation Office 12Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation9th Infantry DivisionChao Phraya Yommarat HospitalEkkaphan Injai-ueaPador Prisana-thakulChawanin Wongsatitjirak
Topics
Flood ManagementWater DischargeCentral Thailand FloodingEmergency EvacuationHeritage Preservation
Locations
Chao Phraya RiverTha Chin RiverSuphan BuriAng ThongAyutthayaChai NatBangkokSamut Prakan