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Thailand Braces for Flooding as Northern Runoff Hits Chao Phraya Dam
TNN•7:50•Disasters•
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Heavy accumulated rainfall triggers flash floods and forest runoff across Northern, Northeastern, and Southern Thailand, forcing urgent evacuations and increased dam discharge.
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Heavy rain accumulates over several days across Thailand.
September 19, 2026: Forest runoff floods over 300 homes in Lom Sak, Phetchabun.
September 19, 2026: Chao Phraya Dam increases discharge to 690 cubic meters per second.
September 20, 2026: Authorities warn of further discharge increases up to 1,000 cubic meters per second.
September 20, 2026: Surat Thani begins recovery process in Phanom district.
Who & What's Involved
Chao Phraya DamChiang Mai Irrigation ProjectChulabhorn DamDepartment of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)Wiang Kosai National ParkKuekul MansampansakulPhakphum PhumiKraisawat SisaJumpot Wansiri
Topics
Flash FloodsWater ManagementDam DischargeEmergency EvacuationMonsoon Rainfall
Locations
Chiang MaiLampangPhetchabunChaiyaphumChai Nat