Bangkok River Level Thread - 2025

[Crossy]

By popular demand.

 

Nothing much happening as yet, but watch this space.

 

Live stream from Ko Kret here: -

 

 

[John Drake]

We're going to need it! Need to get a reading on the water level in the dams, too.

[Crossy]

https://www.thaiwater.net/ is worth a look but it can be a bit slow and confusing.

 

Gemini AI says: -

 

Unfortunately, specific, real-time data on the water levels and discharge rates of all dams in Thailand for today, May 14, 2025, is not readily available in a single, comprehensive source. The information is often spread across various reports and updates from different agencies.

However, based on the available information, we can provide some insights and comparisons with data from last year (2024):

Current Situation (May 14, 2025):

• Major Dams: Thaiwater.net provides some current levels for major dams:
  • Bhumibol Dam: Current level is at 55% of normal capacity (27% usable storage).
  • Sirikit Dam: Current level is at 58% of normal capacity (28% usable storage).
  • Pa Sak Jorasit Dam: Current level is at 21% of normal capacity (21% usable storage). This indicates a significantly lower level compared to the other two major dams.
  • Wachiralongkorn Dam: Current level is at 59% of normal capacity (25% usable storage).
• Chao Phraya River Basin: Reports from early May 2025 indicated a rising water level in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok due to increased discharge from upstream, with northern runoffs around 1,900 cubic meters per second.  
   
• Overall Reservoir Storage: A report from late April 2025 stated that the total water volume in large-scale reservoirs nationwide was 59% of total capacity, with 39% usable storage. This was noted as being higher than the same period in 2024.
• Mekong River: Water levels at key monitoring stations along the Lower Mekong mainstream, particularly in northern Thailand, reached alarm levels in late August 2024 due to persistent heavy rainfall. Nong Khai station reached flood level. While this was a situation from last year, it highlights the potential for rapid changes in water levels due to rainfall.

Comparison with Last Year (2024):

• A report from late April 2025 mentioned that the overall usable water volume in large-scale reservoirs was higher (by 2,055 MCM) compared to the same period in 2024.
• In late September 2024, there were warnings issued for provinces along the Chao Phraya River due to increased discharge rates from the Chao Phraya Dam, necessitated by heavy rains and runoffs from the North. This led to concerns about potential flooding in low-lying areas.  
   
• In late October 2024, further warnings were issued for downstream provinces of the Chao Phraya Dam due to heavy rainfall in upstream areas, leading to increased discharge rates up to 1,600 cubic meters per second.  
   

 

[Crossy]

Some reference photos for today.

 

High tide at Ko-Kret

 

 

And the Green House