“Chao Phraya Dam” is set to release more water in the next 2-3 days, affecting 11 areas downstream of the dam in 4 provinces.
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“Chao Phraya Dam” is set to release more water in the next 2-3 days, affecting 11 areas downstream of the dam in 4 provinces. The NCPO insists that it is still far from the crisis point, not repeating the situation of 2011.
On September 30, 2024, reporters reported on the water situation in the Chao Phraya River Basin that it was likely to continue to increase. while the Chao Phraya Dam The key to water drainage to the central region Still holding the water drainage rate at 1,900 cubic meters/second for the 3rd day in a row, even though the water level above the dam has decreased. But the area behind the dam is stable. Water has begun to overflow and inundate some areas.
for the present At the water measuring station C.2, Mueang District, Nakhon Sawan Province, the water volume flowing through the measurement point was 2,014 cubic meters/second, an increase from yesterday of 0.65 cubic meters/second. At Chao Phraya Dam, Sapphaya District, Chainat Province, there was The water volume north of the dam is at 15.60 meters/square meter. The water level has decreased by 25 cm from yesterday to create a space to accommodate the northern water mass. As for the water volume at the rear of the dam, it was 14.19 meters/square meter, a constant rate from yesterday. The water level from the waterline is 2.15 meters/square meter. The drainage rate is 1,899 cubic meters/second. The Royal Irrigation Department has maintained this drainage rate. This is to prevent low-lying areas downstream from being even more severely affected. because of water level drainage As a result, low-lying areas were affected in the areas along Khlong Pong Pheng, Ang Thong Province, Khlong Bang Ban, Ban Bang Luang Dot, Bang Ban Subdistrict, Hua Wiang Subdistrict, Sena District, Lat Chit Subdistrict, Tha Din Daeng Subdistrict, Phak Hai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. that the water level will increase
Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Advisor to the Prime Minister And a spokesperson for the Operations Center for Assistance to Flood, Windstorm and Mudslide Victims or CPCC revealed that the water situation during 2024 compared to 2011 was found to be due to systematic water management. Considering all factors including rainwater, overflowing water, and backwater, this makes the water situation in 2024 not a repeat of 2011 because the number of storms in 2011 was 5. This year there is only one “Sulik”. The accumulated rainfall this year is less than many. double Northern drainage Especially the drainage of water through the Chao Phraya Dam. That affected the Chao Phraya River Basin in 2011, the water drainage was as high as 3,661 cubic meters/second, while the Chao Phraya Dam water drainage as of September 30, 2024 was 1,899 cubic meters/second. In addition, the river’s capacity can support drainage up to the critical point of 2,730 cubic meters/second. Currently, the Chao Phraya Dam releases water at 1,900 cubic meters/second.
But what is worrying is North water is beginning to fill in more. In the next 2-3 days, it may be necessary to increase water drainage beyond 2,000 cubic meters/second, which may affect areas downstream of the dam at 11 points in 4 provinces (Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Sing Buri, Chainat) as has been reported. Notified earlier But it doesn’t affect the area. Definitely Bangkok because it can support water releases up to 3,000-3,500 cubic meters/second.