ANG THONG, THAILAND – Rising water levels along the Chao Phraya River have triggered an emergency response in Central Thailand’s Ang Thong province. Governor Chawanin Wongsathitchirakarn convened a crisis session and activated evacuation plans as flow rates exceeded 2,800 cubic metres per second and continued to rise.
Emergency Barriers Along the River
Workers in Ang Thong strengthened flood defenses along several kilometres of riverbank on both sides of the Chao Phraya. Sandbags were piled to reinforce existing dykes amid reports of steadily increasing water levels. According to provincial officials, the flow already reached 2,800 cubic metres per second.
“We must protect our economic zones and government offices,”
said a senior provincial official.
Governor Holds Urgent Meeting
At 09:00 local time, Governor Chawanin Wongsathitchirakarn held an emergency meeting in Po Thong District Hall to review immediate countermeasures. All relevant agencies submitted real-time reports on the flooding risks across Ang Thong’s low-lying sectors.
“We are preparing evacuation plans,”
warned Governor Chawanin Wongsathitchirakarn.
Minister Conducts Aerial Survey
At 12:00, Minister Phadharad Pritsanananthakul conducted a helicopter inspection of key impact zones across Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Sing Buri, and Chainat provinces to assess flood progression and infrastructure exposure.
“We are looking for solutions to the flood crisis,”
stated Minister Phadharad Pritsanananthakul.
All data collected during the one-hour flight were sent to water management teams for immediate evaluation.
Economic Zones Under Threat
Critical commercial areas in the provincial capital, including major markets and administrative offices, faced rising pressure as water levels edged closer to urban perimeters. Response units reported around-the-clock reinforcement of barriers to protect key infrastructure.
“Every minute counts,”
emphasised the emergency operations commander.
Evacuation Preparation Underway
Ang Thong’s emergency response agency identified multiple collection points to relocate residents from low-lying districts if water breaches occur. Broadcast warnings and mobile messages were issued across the province.
“The safety of our people is the priority,”
affirmed Governor Chawanin Wongsathitchirakarn.
Monitoring and Updated Warnings
Hydrological teams reported a continuous rise in river volume. The discharge rate at upstream dams increased on Tuesday from 2,800 to 2,900 cubic metres per second, prompting renewed warnings across Central Thailand.
“We are monitoring the situation minute by minute,”
said a senior water management expert.
Officials confirmed measurements were updated every 30 minutes to guide further dam releases and reinforcement priorities.
Central Thailand on Alert
Authorities extended alerts to residents in Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Chainat, and Lop Buri to prepare for possible overflows during the next 48 hours. The National Disaster Prevention Department coordinated sandbag deliveries and reinforced embankment sections along sensitive areas.
– Flow rates: 2,800 → 2,900 m³/s (increase within 24 hours)
– Continuous monitoring: every 30 minutes
– Provinces affected: Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Sing Buri, Chainat
– Key zones: economic districts, government offices, residential sectors
Local engineers confirmed that all teams remained on 24-hour alert to strengthen defenses against the advancing floodwaters.
Source: KhaoSod