Prachinburi:Heavy rain is anticipated across the country from October 10 to 13, with particular attention being given to the eastern coastlines, especially in Prachinburi, due to slow drainage.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ekkapop Pienpises, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, mentioned that the rainfall between October 5 and 7 will mark the seasonal transition, bringing cold weather to the North, while landslide risks remain a concern. Rain is expected to move from the central to the western region and down to the lower southern region, affecting areas such as Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, and the Andaman coastal provinces. The central and northeastern regions will see a temporary cessation of rain, which will resume from October 10-13, impacting the western region including provinces like Kanchanaburi, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon.
The Chao Phraya River basin is experiencing receding water levels. In Nakhon Sawan province, water inflow to the Chao Phraya Dam has peaked. The dam is releasing water at 2,500 cubic meters per second, with water levels decreasing from 17.3 meters to 16.88 meters. The target release rate remains at 16.5 meters to handle future rainfall and upstream water. The Sakae Krang River level has also decreased, and at the Pa Sak Dam, which is full, water is being released rapidly to the Rama VI Dam, impacting Ayutthaya Province.
In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya River's water level remains significantly below flood barriers, staying under 1 meter. In the Mae Klong River basin, Vajiralongkorn Dam is at 98% capacity, and Srinakharin Dam is at 90%. Preparations are underway to release more water, particularly from the Vajiralongkorn Dam, in anticipation of additional rainfall. Kaeng Krachan Dam in Phetchaburi Province, now at full capacity, is releasing water rapidly, and residents in various districts are advised to remain alert.
In the eastern region, Prachinburi is seeing slow water recession, with overflow still affecting Kabinburi district. Water is gradually moving toward Prachinburi city and Nakhon Nayok province. Management at Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam is reducing water release to minimize public impact, with eight districts in Chachoengsao province under close watch.