Hat yai: It is expected that the water level in Khlong Utapao, Hat Yai District, will reach its highest point by noon today before gradually decreasing. The Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONWR) anticipates that the flood situation will peak at noon, with water levels in the Khlong U-Tapao River basin gradually decreasing. Coordination with all agencies is ongoing to mitigate the severity of the situation.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), provided an update on the water situation in the Khlong U-Tapao basin following continuous heavy rainfall in Songkhla Province. This rainfall has significantly increased water levels at various water stations. Data processing in collaboration with the Royal Irrigation Department revealed that water levels will gradually rise from the upstream reaches to the central and lower reaches. It is expected that the water level at Station X.44 in Hat Yai District will peak between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM today. After this peak, the water levels are expected to stabilize and gradually decrease unless further heavy rainfall occurs. The Meteorological Department predicts that rainfall will decrease from November 26th onwards.
Previously, water levels at Station X.173A in Sadao District and Station X.90 in Khlong Hoi Khong District rose above the banks between 1:00 a.m. and morning. This resulted in water flowing into low-lying areas of Hat Yai District from morning until noon, necessitating special monitoring. The water level in the Khlong U-Tapao basin in 2025 is projected to be higher than in 2010, the year of the area’s worst flooding. The public is urged to closely monitor evacuation warnings from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and follow the advice of local officials for safety.
Meanwhile, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) confirmed that it has integrated its work with all agencies under the Natural Disaster Relief Operations Center. This integration aims to expedite water drainage and implement proactive management to minimize the impact of the situation.