Bangkok flood alert issued as Chao Phraya ‘to rise by 0.5 metres’
Authorities in Bangkok have issued a flood warning for undamaged areas along the Chao Phraya River. Bangkok City Hall (BMA) has urged local residents to be aware of rising water levels until next Saturday (September 10). share this article A flood warning has been issued for Bangkok due to the "0.5 meter rise" of the Chao Phraya. The BMA cited warnings from the National Water Command Center for heavy rain in the north, northeast and east from Saturday to Thursday. The center expects the flow of water through the Chao Phraya Dam to increase from 1,800 cubic meters per second to 2,000 cubic meters per second. The center expects water levels downstream of the dam to rise by 0.4 to 0.5 meters by September 10, affecting communities off the coast, including Bangkok. The BMA has established a Flood Control Center and is working with the Naval Hydrographic Department, the Royal Irrigation Department, the Thai Meteorological Department and the National Water Resources Command. The BM