Residents Evacuate as Flooding Intensifies in Chachoengsao
Rising water levels in Bang Khla district have forced over 400 residents to relocate to temporary shelters as authorities warn of continued flooding.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, residents of Bang Khla district in Chachoengsao province have been forced to evacuate their homes due to rapidly rising floodwaters. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued warnings regarding significant water volumes flowing from the Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok rivers into the Bang Pakong River, causing water levels to surge.
On the night of September 29, 2026, local authorities coordinated the transfer of over 300 residents to a temporary shelter at Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University. As access roads to this facility began to flood, an additional 100 residents from Moo 6, Samet Tai sub-district, were relocated to the university's main campus. Local accounts describe water levels exceeding one meter in some residential areas, prompting urgent evacuations.
For residents and travelers in the region, this situation highlights the risk of sudden infrastructure disruption and limited access to flooded areas. While the immediate evacuation efforts are underway, the long-term impact on local transport routes and the duration of the flood threat remain to be confirmed. Those in the vicinity are advised to monitor official updates from the DDPM and local provincial authorities regarding road closures and safety protocols.
