Thai authorities reduce Chao Phraya Dam releases as river flows ease
Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department will reduce discharge from Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat to 1,000 cubic metres per second by 8pm on October 25 as upstream flows decline.
- Thai authorities are gradually reducing water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam, aiming to lower the rate from 1,100 to 1,000 cubic metres per second.
- The decision was made after monitoring stations recorded a decline in the Chao Phraya River's flow upstream of the dam.
- The Royal Irrigation Department will continue to monitor upstream rainfall and river levels to adjust water management as required.
The Royal Irrigation Department has begun gradually reducing water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province, with the flow rate expected to reach 1,000 cubic metres per second by 8pm on Sunday (October 25).
The reduction began at 10am, with the discharge rate set to fall from 1,100 cubic metres per second in hourly increments of approximately 10 cubic metres per second.
Once the target rate of 1,000 cubic metres per second is reached, the department plans to maintain that level.
River monitoring stations record declining flows
The adjustment follows readings taken at 6am on October 25, which showed declining flows at two monitoring stations along the Chao Phraya River.
At monitoring station C.2 in Mueang district, Nakhon Sawan province, the flow rate was 1,131 cubic metres per second.
Meanwhile, station C.13 at Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat recorded 1,100 cubic metres per second. Both stations showed downward trends.
Authorities to monitor upstream water conditions
The Royal Irrigation Department will continue to monitor rainfall and river flows upstream closely.
The department is prepared to adjust its water management plans in line with changing conditions to maintain appropriate discharge rates.
