Bangkok: The Royal Irrigation Department has announced a continued decrease in the water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam, maintaining a flow of 2,775 cubic meters per second. This development has prompted the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to issue warnings to 15 provinces, urging them to prepare for potential flash floods and forest runoff.
According to Thai News Agency, the water levels in the Chao Phraya River are being closely monitored, with a noted decrease in rainfall in the upper basin. This decreasing trend, coupled with the onset of colder weather in various areas, suggests a steady reduction in water flow into the main rivers, indicating the approach of the dry season.
The DDPM has alerted provinces in the northern, northeastern, and central regions to expect falling temperatures. Additionally, 13 southern provinces, including Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, have been advised to remain vigilant for possible flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and adverse weather conditions such as strong winds and waves in the Gulf of Thailand from November 17-23, 2025.