Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department is preparing to increase water discharge through Chao Phraya Dam to 1,000–1,300 cubic meters per second due to continued heavy rainfall and elevated upstream flows. Water levels downstream are expected to rise 0.50–1.50 meters, particularly affecting low-lying areas in Ayutthaya province outside flood barriers. While communities within the main embankment should remain unaffected, residents in vulnerable zones are urged to monitor official warnings and prepare for potential flooding. This impacts agricultural zones and SMEs dependent on irrigation and water management.
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