Nation Thailand
Mekong flood warning issued for four northeastern provinces from September 1–6
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned four northeastern provinces to prepare for rising water levels and possible overflows along the Mekong River between September 1 and 6.
Key facts
- The warning covers Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan, particularly low-lying communities beside the river
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Summary
The warning covers Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan, particularly low-lying communities beside the river. Water levels at monitoring points in the four provinces are forecast to rise by approximately 2.0–4.8 metres.
DDPM director-general Theerapat Katchamat reported on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) that the central disaster management command had received an assessment from the Office of the National Water Resources.