Chao Phraya River Water Levels Stabilize as Discharge Rates Decrease
The Royal Irrigation Department has reduced water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam to 700 cubic meters per second, signaling an improvement in flood conditions.
On October 30, 2026, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced that the water situation in the Chao Phraya River basin is improving. Following reports from the Royal Irrigation Department, the discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam was lowered to 700 cubic meters per second as of 6:00 AM. This adjustment is intended to prevent overflow in low-lying areas downstream and facilitate the drainage of remaining floodwaters. For residents and travelers, this development suggests a gradual return to normalcy in affected areas, as water levels recede toward the riverbanks. The Ministry has mobilized machinery and pumps to clear stagnant water, aiming to assist farmers in resuming agricultural activities. While the situation in the central region is stabilizing, authorities remain vigilant regarding weather patterns in the southern provinces. Specifically, residents and visitors in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phuket are advised to monitor weather reports closely, as heavy rainfall is anticipated between November 5 and 6. While the immediate flood threat in the Chao Phraya basin is subsiding, the long-term impact on local infrastructure and the specific duration of the southern weather alert remain subjects for ongoing observation by local authorities.
