Flood Alert Issued for Kanchanaburi Dams
Two major dams in Kanchanaburi province are nearing full capacity, prompting authorities to warn residents along the Khwae Yai and Mae Klong rivers.
On October 19, 2026, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reported that two major dams in Kanchanaburi province are approaching their maximum water storage limits. According to Khaosod Online, the Srinagarind Dam in Si Sawat district is currently at 99.10% capacity, holding 17,586.08 million cubic meters of water. It has only 0.90% of its capacity remaining, with a daily discharge plan of 35 million cubic meters.
Similarly, the Vajiralongkorn Dam in Thong Pha Phum district is at 97.39% capacity, with 8,629.10 million cubic meters of water stored. It can accommodate only 2.61% more water before reaching its limit.
For residents and travelers in the region, this situation necessitates caution. Authorities have advised those living along the Khwae Yai and Mae Klong river basins to prepare for potential flooding by moving valuable belongings to higher ground. While these measures are precautionary, the high water levels mean the dams have limited capacity to absorb further rainfall. Travelers planning to visit riverside areas or engage in water-based activities in Kanchanaburi should monitor local news updates closely and follow instructions from provincial authorities. It remains to be confirmed how weather patterns over the coming days will impact water inflow and whether discharge rates will need to be increased further.
