THAILAND – Flooding continued to affect large parts of central Thailand on Monday, leaving tens of thousands of households under water and authorities braced for further heavy rain.
Widespread flooding across central plains
Floodwaters remained high in 16 provinces, with the central lowlands hardest hit. In provinces such as Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri and Ang Thong the situation stayed tense: while water receded in some districts, river and canal levels rose again in others. Suphan Buri reported renewed increases in flood levels across several districts, prompting close monitoring by local officials and repeated calls for caution.
Ayutthaya among worst affected
Ayutthaya city and its surrounding districts were among the most severely affected. Authorities said more than 52,000 households had been directly impacted, with water remaining high across 12 districts. Officials described the levels as stable but warned against declaring the danger over.
Northern provinces see limited relief
Parts of northern Thailand showed early signs of easing. In Phitsanulok and Sukhothai water levels fell slowly in some areas, offering limited respite. Nevertheless, many districts in the north remained under strain because soils were saturated and further rain could quickly reverse any improvements. Phichit and Nakhon Sawan continued to report numerous flooded districts and constrained road access.
Northeast communities still coping
The northeast remained under pressure from persistent flooding. Ubon Ratchathani recorded ongoing flooding across six districts, forcing many families to move to shelters. Udon Thani reported flooding in ten districts, with water levels decreasing only gradually and communities awaiting clearer weather.
New danger in the east
In the east, Bang Nam Priao district of Chachoengsao province saw rising water levels that concerned local authorities. Residents prepared sandbags and protective measures as officials readied potential evacuations to protect vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Meteorologists warn of fresh heavy rain
The Meteorological Department warned of a heavy to very heavy rainfall risk over the south on Thursday and Friday due to a pronounced monsoon trough tracking across the region. Director Sugunyanee Yavinchan told reporters that authorities expected strong precipitation in the coming days and urged people to ‘remain vigilant and take official warnings seriously.’ She added that the approaching tropical storm Fengshen was not expected to make direct landfall in Thailand and ‘is likely to pass off the central coast of Vietnam and weaken,’ though its outer bands could still bring additional rain to parts of the kingdom.
Operational response and impact
Relief teams remained active across affected areas, keeping supply lines open where possible and assisting residents in need. Schools were closed in numerous districts, many roads were impassable and electricity supply was interrupted in some localities. Officials asked people to stay informed through local channels and to seek shelter early if advised.
Authorities said the coming days would be critical: whether the situation eased or worsened would depend largely on the predicted rainfall and the effects of the monsoon trough and storm system on regional weather patterns.
Source: Bangkok Post