Central Thai Provinces Brace for Floods Amid Typhoon Yagi's Impact
The Royal Irrigation Department has warned 11 central Thai provinces, including Bangkok, of potential flooding due to increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam. Super typhoon Yagi has caused this measure, and locals in lower-lying areas have been alerted. Heavy rain from the typhoon, which struck Vietnam, poses additional risks until Tuesday.
The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has warned 11 central Thai provinces, including Bangkok, of potential flooding due to increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam.
This measure aims to mitigate the effects of super typhoon Yagi.
RID acting director Det Lekwichai announced that the discharge rate will increase to 1,500-1,700 cubic meters per second, impacting lower-lying areas such as Ang Thong's Phong Phaeng Canal and Ayutthaya's Phak Hai and Sena districts.
At least 1,600 cubic meters per second is expected to pass through Nakhon Sawan's Muang district on Thursday.
The RID is set to warn locals and prepare for heavy rain induced by the typhoon, which struck Vietnam as Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Though Yagi will weaken, its aftermath includes heavy rainfall in the upper Northeastern and North regions of Thailand, with strong winds and potential flash floods in mountainous areas like Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phayao until Tuesday.
This measure aims to mitigate the effects of super typhoon Yagi.
RID acting director Det Lekwichai announced that the discharge rate will increase to 1,500-1,700 cubic meters per second, impacting lower-lying areas such as Ang Thong's Phong Phaeng Canal and Ayutthaya's Phak Hai and Sena districts.
At least 1,600 cubic meters per second is expected to pass through Nakhon Sawan's Muang district on Thursday.
The RID is set to warn locals and prepare for heavy rain induced by the typhoon, which struck Vietnam as Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Though Yagi will weaken, its aftermath includes heavy rainfall in the upper Northeastern and North regions of Thailand, with strong winds and potential flash floods in mountainous areas like Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phayao until Tuesday.
