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Bangkok issues warning as Chao Phraya water levels expected to rise
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned people living along both banks of the Chao Phraya River to prepare and closely monitor the water situation.
Key facts
- Water volumes in northern areas and tributaries are expected to continue rising, requiring the discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam to be increased.
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- This makes it necessary to manage water flows by increasing discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam to 700–1,000 cubic metres per second.
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Summary
Water volumes in northern areas and tributaries are expected to continue rising, requiring the discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam to be increased.
The additional discharge will directly affect river levels in Bangkok and its metropolitan area.