Bangkok:Officials are urgently addressing the flood situation in Thailand, with water levels in the Rangsit Prayursak Canal beginning to overflow onto nearby roads. Immediate measures are being taken to erect barriers to manage the water flow.
According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Irrigation Department is actively monitoring rainfall and managing the Chao Phraya River to mitigate impacts on downstream areas. Under the guidance of Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the department is closely assessing the water situation, particularly focusing on rainfall and upstream water volumes, and adjusting management plans accordingly.
As of September 25, 2026, at 600 AM, data from the C.2 water level monitoring station in Nakhon Sawan Province indicated a water flow rate of 1,795 cubic meters per second, which is expected to increase. Additional water from the Sakae Krang River and tributaries brings the total upstream volume to approximately 2,261 cubic meters per second. The Royal Irrigation Department is strategically releasing water, channeling 511 cubic meters per second into irrigation systems and 1,750 cubic meters per second through the Chao Phraya Dam.
Water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam is being carefully controlled at a maximum of 2,000 cubic meters per second, as per the Sub-Committee on Water Resource Management's guidelines, to reduce downstream impact. In the western irrigation system, water is released into the Tha Chin River and the Noi River at controlled rates, while in the eastern system, water is managed through several canals to accommodate excess volumes.
Forecasts suggest that water levels at the C.2 station may peak at 2,000 cubic meters per second around October 2, 2026, before decreasing. The Royal Irrigation Department is implementing proactive management strategies, ensuring all units monitor and assess water levels and rainfall to effectively manage resources and minimize public and agricultural impacts.