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Kaeng Krachan Dam Overflows, Triggering Severe Flooding Across Phetchaburi
Thairath•16:25•Disasters•
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Heavy continuous rainfall and forest runoff cause widespread flooding in Phetchaburi, with the Kaeng Krachan Dam exceeding its capacity.
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Events
Heavy rain begins in Phetchaburi and neighboring provinces starting the evening of October 10, 2026.
October 11, 2026, 3:00 AM: Water begins overflowing ponds in Nong Chumphon Nuea.
October 11, 2026, 11:00 AM: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation sends mobile alerts.
October 11, 2026, Noon: Kaeng Krachan Dam reaches 100% capacity (722 million cubic meters) and begins releasing 63 cubic meters per second.
October 11, 2026, Afternoon: Rescue workers evacuate four villagers from strong currents in Khao Yoi.
Who & What's Involved
Kaeng Krachan DamDepartment of Disaster Prevention and MitigationPhetchaburi MunicipalityBan Khiri Wong SchoolThairath TVSunet ChanthahomKhwan PhromkaemDr. Attasit
Topics
Flash FloodsDam ManagementEmergency RescueInfrastructure DamageWeather Alerts
Locations
Phetchaburi ProvinceKhao Yoi DistrictKaeng Krachan DistrictNong Chumphon Nuea SubdistrictPhetkasem Road