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Ongkharak Residents Destroy Flood Barriers Amid Prolonged Flooding
Thairath•10:25•Disasters•
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Frustrated residents in Nakhon Nayok dismantled sandbag barriers to drain stagnant floodwaters, causing severe flooding on Highway 305.
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Residents endure flooding for 9-10 days.
October 3, 2026: Villagers dismantle sandbag barriers on Highway 305 to drain water into the canal.
October 4, 2026: Highway District attempts to block water again with sandbags; villagers destroy them by 8:00 PM.
October 5, 2026: Royal Irrigation Department promises to completely close the Ban Na floodgate.
Who & What's Involved
Royal Irrigation DepartmentSrinakharinwirot UniversityNakhon Nayok Highway DistrictMeteorological DepartmentRangsit Prayoonsak CanalWatcharin Banjongsub
Topics
FloodingCivil UnrestWater ManagementInfrastructure DamagePublic Safety
Locations
Ongkharak District, Nakhon NayokHighway 305 (Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road)Ban Na DistrictThanyaburi, Pathum ThaniKhlong Yai Subdistrict