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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 Kaeo