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

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People living in low-lying areas unprotected by floodwalls in some areas of the central provinces of Ang Thong and Ayutthaya are advised to brace for flooding between October 3rd and 7th, due to the rising water level in the Chao Phraya River, which is being caused by northern runoff.

 

According to the National Water Resources Office, the amount of water in the Chao Phraya flowing through the Chao Phraya dam in Chainat province between October 3rd and 7th is expected to be increased to 1,200-1,400 cubic metres per second. This will push the water from the river, which is expected to rise by as much as 1.5 metres, into areas outside the floodwalls in Khlong Pongpeng of Ang Thong, Hua Wiang sub-district in Sena district and Lat Chid sub-district in the Pak Hai district of Ayutthaya up by 1-1.5 metres.

 

Overflows are also expected during the same period from the Wang River in Sam Ngao and Ban Tak districts in Tak province and from the Yom River in Sawankhalok, Sri Nakhon, Si Samrong, Si Satchanalai, Thung Saliam and Mueang districts of Sukhothai province.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-02

 

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[Andrew Dwyer]

It’s that time again, can already see around Ayutthaya some signs of flooding. The 2 rivers converging at Wat Phanan Choeng are at a high level but a ways off requiring the flood barriers to be lifted, but that can change quickly if water is released up North !!

 

@Crossy, hopefully you have made some alterations since last year ??

[hotchilli]

This blue bit is the water... 

Edited October 2, 2023 by hotchilli

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Yom River banks breach in northern Thailand, leaves 500+ homes flooded

by Atima Homtientong

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

The Sukhothai province in Thailand experienced intense flooding when the banks of the Yom River broke on Monday, leading to over 500 households in the commercial district becoming inundated. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conveyed persistent concerns about the flood situation in Sukhothai following relentless rain.

 

Although the prime minister did not confirm his visit to the flood-stricken Sukhothai, he announced plans to travel to Ubon Ratchathani, another province facing major flood threats, on Friday. PM Srettha met with the Royal Irrigation Department’s deputy director-general yesterday to deliberate on preventative measures against the flood impact.

 

Local authorities yesterday reported that the rising water levels of the Yom River, which flows through Sukhothai, had reached a depth nearing 8 metres.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-03

 

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