‘Chao Phraya Dam’ continues to reduce water drainage. There were fewer floods in low-lying areas in 4 districts.

11 October 2024 – In Chainat Province, reporters said that the Chao Phraya River that flows through Nakhon Sawan Province and the Sakae Krang River in Uthai Thani Province has decreased in volume. As a result, the water level above the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat Province has also decreased. The water level above the dam in Mueang Chainat District dropped by 9 centimeters to 16.08 meters (RTK).

The Royal Irrigation Department has gradually reduced the drainage of water behind the Chao Phraya Dam. From October 10, from a rate of 2,199 cubic meters per second to a rate of 2,047 cubic meters per second. As a result, the water level behind the dam in Sapphaya District decreased by 45 centimeters from yesterday to 14.65 meters (Rtok).

And at noon today the Chao Phraya Dam will further reduce water drainage to 2,005 cubic meters per second. This will lead to flooding in the area downstream from the Chao Phraya Dam. Along the Chao Phraya River and low-lying areas outside the crater. in Khlong Pong Pheng district, Ang Thong District, Khlong Bang Ban, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Noi River in Hua Wiang Subdistrict district, Sena District, Lat Chit Subdistrict, Tha Din Daeng Subdistrict, Phak Hai District , Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Wat Sing, In Buri District, Mueang District, Phrom Buri District, Sing Buri District, Chaiyo Temple, Chaiyo District, Ang Thong District and Phonang Dam Ok Subdistrict.