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Royal Irrigation Department to increase water discharge through Chao Phraya Dam

Royal Irrigation Department to increase water discharge through Chao Phraya Dam

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  • The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will increase water discharge through the Chao Phraya Dam to alleviate pressure from heavy rainfall in upstream areas.
  • Discharge volume will rise from 1,800m3/s to potentially 2,000m3/s, as upstream water flow is expected to reach 2,100-2,200m3/s by Friday.
  • This increased discharge will elevate Chao Phraya River levels by 0.70-1.20 meters in low-lying, unprotected riverside areas of Ayutthaya and along the Noi River.
  • Authorities in Ayutthaya have been instructed to warn residents along the Chao Phraya River to prepare for potential flooding and continuously monitor the water situation.
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