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Central province floodwater deepens as Chao Phraya Dam increases release rate

16 Sept 05:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Chao Phraya Dam is increasing its discharge rate from 2,800m³/s to 2,900m³/s, leading to deeper floodwaters in central provinces.
Residents in Ayutthaya, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, and Chainat are advised to prepare for significant rises in floodwaters.
Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi are also bracing for flooding, with major roads like Nakhon In and Rama V already inundated in Nonthaburi, forcing traffic diversions.
The Mae Klong River has overflowed, flooding the popular Amphawa floating market in Samut Songkhram province.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.