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Rate of water discharge through Chao Phraya Dam increased

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The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) increased the Chao Phraya Dam's water discharge rate from 1,850 to 1,950 cubic meters per second, effective 9 am today, with the target rate expected by 2 pm.
RID officials are closely monitoring upstream rainfall and water volumes to proactively manage the Chao Phraya River's water levels.

Today 10:32Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt declared Nong Chok, Suan Luang, and Khan Na Yao districts as flood disaster zones after severe inundation disrupted travel.
This declaration empowers city agencies to launch full emergency relief operations, mobilize assistance budgets, and manage flood conditions under their legal mandates.
City Hall is prepared to extend disaster zone declarations to all 50 districts as needed, advising residents to document property damage for state compensation.
Key response measures include surveying vulnerable groups, converting schools into emergency shelters, reinforcing sandbag barriers, clearing drainage, and coordinating traffic management.