National —
On October 11th, 2024, Mr. Jirayu Huangsub, the advisor to the Prime Minister, warned of potential flooding in central provinces from October 13th to the 24th.
The Thai Royal Irrigation Department reduced water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam to ease flooding in downstream areas. This has improved conditions in Singburi and parts of Ang Thong provinces.
However, provinces such as Chainat, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, and Samut Prakan remain at risk of flooding in communities outside flood barriers during this period.
In Lamphun, flood relief operations have intensified in areas affected by the overflow of the Ping River, with water pumps and pushers deployed in locations like Ban Sob Pa and Ban Pa Phai. Full drainage is expected by October 15th.
In Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, cleanup efforts continue in two main and six minor zones, with progress reported at the Sailomjoy Market, where accessibility has been restored, according to Jirayu.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.
