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Thai Authorities Deny 'Mega-Flood' Rumors, Confirm Situation Far Less Severe Tha
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Government officials address public alarm over social media flood warnings and outline current water management strategies for the Chao Phraya River basin.
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Events
Mid-September 2026: Ping, Wang, Yom, and Nan rivers begin experiencing high water levels.
September 21, 2026: Meteorological Department issues official warnings.
September 24, 2026: Peak water flow at Nakhon Sawan reaches approximately 1,800 cubic meters per second.
September 24-26, 2026: Heavy rain forecasted for the eastern region with risks of flash floods.
Early October 2026: Anticipated reduction in drainage and conclusion of the flooding stage in the central region.
Who & What's Involved
Meteorological DepartmentRoyal Irrigation DepartmentDepartment of Disaster Prevention and MitigationONWR (Office of the National Water Resources)BMA (Bangkok Metropolitan Administration)
Topics
Flood ManagementWeather ForecastingPublic CommunicationWater DischargeUrban Drainage
Locations
RayongChanthaburiTratPrachinburiSa KaeoNakhon NayokNakhon SawanAyutthaya (Bang Phraek, Bang Ban, Sena)Bangkok