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Severe Flash Floods Hit Kanchanaburi as Dams Increase Discharge
Thairath•15:45•Disasters•
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Unexpected heavy rainfall and increased dam releases have caused widespread flooding across multiple districts in Kanchanaburi province.
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Events
September 28, 2026: First round of flooding hits Ban Mankong area.
October 17, 2026: Tha Thung Na Dam increases discharge; municipality issues evacuation warnings.
October 18, 2026: Heavy rain arrives earlier than forecast, causing flash floods in Thong Pha Phum and Dan Makham Tia.
October 18, 2026: Water levels in Kwae Yai River rise by 1-1.5 meters, flooding Kanchanaburi city and Ban Mankong for a second time.
October 18, 2026: Mae Klong Dam discharges 1,157 cubic meters per second.
Who & What's Involved
Meteorological DepartmentVajiralongkorn DamTha Thung Na DamMae Klong DamKanchanaburi City MunicipalityJenjob
Topics
Flash FloodsDam Water ManagementKanchanaburi ProvinceEmergency EvacuationNatural Disaster Relief
Locations
KanchanaburiThong Pha Phum DistrictDan Makham Tia DistrictTha Maka DistrictNong Bua Sub-districtKwae Yai RiverMae Klong River