Ayutthaya: Flooding in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province has severely impacted residents after the Chao Phraya Dam released more water. In Phak Hai District, almost half of the houses along the Noi River were submerged, forcing villagers to construct makeshift rafts and shelters in the middle of the water. Meanwhile, in Chaiyaphum Province, the Chi River has inundated several villages, posing a threat to the economic zone.
According to Thai News Agency, the release of water from the Chao Phraya Dam at a rate of 2,000 cubic meters per second has caused severe flooding in low-lying areas of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, particularly in Phak Hai District. The rising waters of the Noi River have flooded homes, affecting many residents, including Mr. Ubon from Tha Din Daeng Subdistrict. Despite his efforts to protect his belongings by elevating them, the rapidly rising water forced him to relocate and use a floating pontoon to safeguard his property.
The situation is dire for dozens of households along the Noi River in Tha Din Daeng Subdistrict, with some families temporarily staying with relatives and others remaining in their flooded homes. This recurring flooding has become an annual struggle for the villagers, bringing considerable hardship and distress.
In Chaiyaphum Province, the monsoon trough has led to heavy rainfall, causing the Chi River to overflow and inundate Ban Khai Subdistrict, Mueang Chaiyaphum District. The floodwaters have submerged agricultural lands and the ground floors of 141 houses, isolating Wat Siao Noi from the outside world. Villagers have been unable to access the temple, which has been cut off for three days.
The flooding has continued to affect rice fields in Ban Khai Subdistrict, spreading to Thung Khileo and Nong Wa Village in Chilong Subdistrict. The water level has risen significantly, affecting over 500 rai of agricultural land on top of the 3,000 rai already flooded in Ban Khai Subdistrict.
Throughout the day, overflow from the Chi River has spread to agricultural areas and canals in Nong Na Saeng Subdistrict and Bung Kla Subdistrict, causing landslides and further damage. Chaiyaphum Province remains on high alert to prevent flooding in its central economic zone, as water levels at the Lam Phataw Lower Dam have surpassed the drainage level by more than 20 centimeters.