The ongoing high water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam has resulted in widespread flooding in Ayutthaya, severely affecting 11,950 households along with various temples, schools, and fruit farms. As of today, the dam continues to release water at a rate of 1,800 cubic metres per second for the third consecutive day.
This high-volume water discharge has significantly increased water levels in the Chao Phraya River flowing through Ayutthaya, resulting in an equal rise in the water volume of its tributaries.
Areas around Wat Ko Phai in Bang Luang Dod sub-district, Bang Ban district, Ayutthaya, and surrounding communities have been severely affected as water from the Bang Luang Canal overflowed its banks, causing the water level to rise by an average of 10 to 15 centimetres daily.
This has led to the inundation of homes, temples, schools, and community health…
