Rising water in Chao Phraya increasing flood risk in Ayutthaya and Ang Thong this week

23 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Chao Phraya River's rising water levels, driven by northern runoff, are expected to cause flooding in low-lying, unprotected areas of Ang Thong and Ayutthaya between October 3rd and 7th.
The National Water Resources Office projects an increased discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam (1,200-1,400 cubic meters/second), which could raise water levels by 1-1.5 meters in specific sub-districts.
Overflows are also anticipated from the Wang River in Tak province and the Yom River in Sukhothai province, with Sukhothai already reporting 1,400 affected households and damaged farmland.
Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin visited Sukhothai to assess the situation, expressing concern over the Yom River's increased flow and the limited discharge capacity of local sluice gates.
Separately, flooding in Chiang Mai province has partially submerged Highway 3003, making it impassable, and damaged three bridges.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.