Chao Phraya Dam Water Release Triggers Severe Flooding in Chainat

Discussion on the dangers of increased water release for communities downstream in Bangkok and surrounding areas.

Water levels surge in Sapphaya district, Chainat, after discharge hits 2,500 cubic meters per second, destroying sandbag walls.

Report on 5 affected sub-districts, 3,176 distressed households, and over 9,500 rai of flooded farmland.

Local residents describe the speed of the rising water and the necessity of using boats for transport.

Aerial views show residents moving belongings to the old Chainat-Sing Buri road as water overflows the banks.

A separate disaster occurs in Samut Prakan where an electrical short circuit causes a fire destroying multiple wooden houses.

Severe weather in Bangkok leads to fallen trees in the Ratchada area and flash floods in Khlong San.

Dramatic footage of lightning striking behind the large Buddha image at Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen.

Residents express fear of a repeat of previous heavy rains as new storms hit the Ramkhamhaeng area.

Heavy rain causes a transformer explosion in Bang Khun Thian, nearly injuring a passing motorcyclist.

Forest runoff transforms rubber plantations into 'seas' in Tha Takiap district, Chachoengsao.

Residents of Thana City in Samut Prakan suffer from chest-high water that has remained for over a week.

Despite his own home being flooded, Bin Banlue Rit travels to Prachinburi to help others.