Ang thong: Officials are urgently working to repair a collapsed water barrier in Pa Mok District of Ang Thong Province due to the rising water levels of the Chao Phraya River. The collapse has also caused flooding issues in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, where a water gate wall failure led to inundation in the Phak Hai fields.
According to Thai News Agency, throughout the night, heavy machinery was deployed to manage the flood barrier at the base of the Pa Mok Bridge on Highway 33. The repair efforts faced challenges due to strong river currents. In Pa Mok Hospital, water overflowed from a nearby canal, prompting officials to barricade the entrance with earth to prevent further flooding. Despite these challenges, hospital services continued uninterrupted. At Pa Mok Market, additional embankments were constructed, and the water level began to recede, leaving only some areas with 30-50 cm of flooding.
Ang Thong Province continues to experience flooding in four districts, affecting 32 sub-districts and 140 villages, including Muang District, Pa Mok District, Wiset Chai Chan District, and Chaiyo District. Over 5,000 homes have been submerged.
Last night, in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, the Khlong Tan Nueng water gate wall in Bang Ban District collapsed. This allowed water from the Noi River to flood communities in Phak Hai District. Residents reported that although the gate remained closed, a 10-meter section of the wall gave way, leading to significant flooding. In response, a backhoe and over 100 eucalyptus trees were brought to the site to construct a temporary barrier to protect residents.
Mr. Songphon Suksomboon, from the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization, dispatched teams with heavy machinery to slow the water flow using piles and rocks. The aim was to prevent the flood from affecting additional communities, particularly those along the main Bang Ban-Phak Hai road.
The Bang Ban District Chief reported that six homes in the rice paddy area have been impacted, with over 1,000 rai of rice fields submerged. While the water level has risen by 4-5 centimeters, the situation remains manageable, and residents are still able to stay in their homes.
In Pathum Thani Province, on the Sam Khok-Wat Bot Road, flooding forced residents to park their cars on the roadside, raising concerns about potential theft. Police and administrative officials have been patrolling the area to safeguard property.
On Koh Kret in Nonthaburi Province, floodwaters have reached 30-40 centimeters. Mrs. Praphin, a local restaurant owner, described severe impacts on her business due to the flooding. She has had to close her restaurant, significantly reducing her income. Despite moving her kitchen to a higher floor years ago, the persistent flooding this year has made operations difficult.