BANGKOK – Devastating floods continue to overwhelm central Thailand, with thousands of residents trapped in inundated homes for over two months and many describing the crisis as more severe than the historic 2011 disaster. Critical infrastructure failures have exacerbated the situation across multiple provinces, leaving communities isolated and desperate. Chao Phraya Flood Surge to Impact […]
BANGKOK – A significant flood surge moving down the Chao Phraya River is expected to affect Bangkok and multiple riverside provinces throughout the coming week, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The government has initiated efforts to divert water into adjacent farmland in an attempt to mitigate the impact on urban areas. Central Thailand Floods Projected to […]
BANGKOK – Water management experts have projected that widespread flooding across Thailand’s central plains will begin to subside by the end of November, once the final major volume of water from Sukhothai passes through the Chao Phraya River basin. According to Mr. Chawalit Chantararat of the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand, drainage efforts have been […]
BANGKOK – The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) has issued a heightened flood risk alert for Bangkok and its adjacent provinces of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi. The warning follows an increase in the water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Barrage in Chai Nat province, which was raised from 2,750 to 2,800 cubic […]
BANGKOK – Relentless flooding continues to worsen across central Thailand, with provinces like Ang Thong and Ayutthaya experiencing severe inundation as water levels in the Chao Phraya River rise steadily. The situation has been exacerbated by the Royal Irrigation Department maintaining a high discharge rate of 2,700 cubic meters per second from the Chao Phraya […]
PHUKET – Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Phuket’s popular Patong area on Wednesday night, significantly disrupting Loy Krathong celebrations. The downpour inundated local streets and intersections, with floodwaters reaching waist-deep levels in some locations and rendering several roads impassable for small vehicles. Nationwide Flood Alert Issued as Storm Kalmaegi Approaches Thailand Residents and shop […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s disaster mitigation authorities have placed a significant portion of the country on high alert, warning of potential flooding in 65 provinces, including Bangkok, from Friday through Sunday. The alert comes as weakening Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward northeastern Thailand, threatening to bring widespread heavy rainfall. Central Thailand Floods Intensify as Chao Phraya Dam […]
BANGKOK – Severe flooding is escalating across central Thai provinces following a significant increase in water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam. The Royal Irrigation Department has raised the release rate to 2,700 cubic meters per second in response to heavy rainfall accumulating in northern river basins, a measure officials say is necessary but has […]
