Bangkok:Four provinces downstream of the Mae Klong River basin have been alerted to the potential for rising water levels due to increased rainfall.
According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Irrigation Department has issued a warning as the Mae Klong Dam is currently releasing 1,124 cubic meters of water per second and may need to increase this to over 1,200 cubic meters per second. Meanwhile, the Pa Sak Chonlasit Dam is releasing 500 cubic meters per second, with the water flow through the Phra Ram VI Dam rising to 747 cubic meters per second since October 5.
In contrast, the Chao Phraya Dam is reducing its discharge from 2,500 to 2,400 cubic meters per second following a decrease in upstream water levels. Similarly, the Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam has lowered its spillway gates from 25 centimeters to 20 centimeters to reduce the impact on downstream areas.
Efforts to accelerate water drainage are underway in Pathum Thani Province, particularly in Rangsit Municipality. Three Hydro Flow machines have been deployed at the Chulalongkorn 3 pumping station, with two more at the Rangsit Canal sluice gate and a semi-permanent pumping station. These measures aim to quickly lower water levels in the Rangsit Prayursak Canal and direct the flow into the Chao Phraya River. Additionally, drainage from the Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok rivers into the Bang Pakong River is being expedited, utilizing 28 water pumps to enhance drainage efficiency into the sea.