National —
On October 12th, 2024, Mr. Jirayu Huangsub, the advisor to the Thai Prime Minister, provided updates on the situation at the Chao Phraya Dam. Water levels are improving, with an inflow of 2,225 cubic meters per second at Station C.2 in Nakhon Sawan and an outflow of 2,002 cubic meters per second.
Following a meeting with the National Water Command Center, it was decided to reduce the dam’s discharge to 1,950 cubic meters per second to manage the water flow and balance it with the expected tide levels from October 13th to 24th. This adjustment is expected to benefit flooded areas in Sing Buri and Ang Thong provinces.
Jirayu also warned of upcoming heavy rains in upper southern Thailand due to a monsoon trough, particularly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Yala. Residents are urged to be cautious of flash floods, landslides, and overflowing rivers from October 13th to the 17th.
High-risk areas include reservoirs filled over 80% of their capacity and urban zones prone to flooding, such as Kanchanaburi, Chonburi, Rayong, and others. Citizens are advised to stay alert and monitor updates from government agencies.
In addition, Jirayu mentioned the ongoing flood recovery efforts in Chiang Rai, where Deputy Interior Minister Ms. Theerarat Samrejvanich led a “Big Cleaning” event in Mae Sai following the recent floods. The initiative aims to restore normal living conditions for residents as quickly as possible.
Jirayu further noted that Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Chanruangthong is considering the use of AI technology to improve the country’s water management systems, following a recommendation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
