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Thailand Braces for Heavy Storms and Severe Chao Phraya Flooding
TNN•10:18•Disasters•
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The Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain across Thailand while rising water levels from the Chao Phraya Dam cause severe flooding in central provinces.
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Events
September 30, 2026: Chao Phraya River Basin Situation Warning No. 7 issued.
October 2, 2026: Peak water flow of 3,010 cubic meters per second recorded at station C2 in Nakhon Sawan.
October 3, 2026: Flood embankment collapses in Chainat; water discharge maintained at 2,500 cubic meters per second.
October 4-7, 2026: Forecasted period of heavy to very heavy rain across upper Thailand.
October 4-5, 2026: Expected arrival of northern water mass in Bangkok.
Who & What's Involved
Thai Meteorological DepartmentChao Phraya DamOffice of the National Water ResourcesKaeng Krachan DamDepartment of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)Phaitoon KengkanchangNirat Phongsitthithaworn
Topics
Flash FloodsDam ManagementWeather ForecastingEmergency EvacuationUrban Flood Defense
Locations
ChainatPhra Nakhon Si AyutthayaPhetchaburiBangkokNakhon SawanAng ThongSing Buri