Samut Songkhram Governor Requests Urgent Reduction in Mae Klong Dam Discharge
Heavy flooding has damaged over 35,000 rai of agricultural land in Samut Songkhram, prompting the governor to request a reduction in water discharge from the Mae Klong Dam.
On October 17, 2026, Samut Songkhram Governor Chayachai Saeng-in issued an urgent request to the Royal Irrigation Department’s Office 13, seeking a reduction in water discharge from the Mae Klong Dam. According to Khaosod Online, the province has faced severe flooding for over 15 days due to heavy rainfall and discharge rates exceeding 1,000 cubic meters per second.
This situation has caused significant distress to local residents and damaged approximately 35,017 rai of agricultural land, with 1,500 rai feared to be a total loss. The governor’s request follows an analysis of oceanographic data from the Royal Thai Navy’s Hydrographic Department, which indicates that sea levels at the mouth of the Mae Klong River will be favorable for drainage between October 17 and 26, 2026.
For residents and travelers in the area, this flooding may disrupt local travel, agricultural activities, and daily life. While the provincial authorities are actively coordinating with irrigation officials to manage water levels during this window of opportunity, the final decision on discharge adjustments remains to be confirmed by the irrigation authorities. Those in low-lying areas near the river should monitor local news for updates on water levels and potential travel disruptions.
