Water continues to be discharged from a major reservoir in Sakon Nakhon and a flood watch has been ordered in parts of the North, Northeast and Central Plain with heavy rain expected over the region, brought by tropical storm Pakhar.
The Nam Phung reservoir is holding 170 million cubic metres of water, about 3% over its usual holding capacity of 165 million cubic metres.
Management has opened the gates, releasing water into the reservoir’s spillway to reduce the level following the storm warning from the Meteorological Department.
Tropical storm Pakhar, which is weakening to a low pressure ridge, is expected to bring heavy rain to the Northeast and the North of Thailand as it moves over Vietnam’s northern region on Monday and Tuesday.
Sakon Nakhon is one of the northeastern provinces still recovering from flooding, the worst in two decades, brought by tropical depression Sonca. Vast agricultural areas, residential communities and Sakon Nakhon airport were inundated.
In Chai Nat, Chao Phraya reservoir continues to release water to maintain the level in the reservoir, with continuing runoff flowing in from the north.
The discharge is being diverted into canals, so the water level in the Chao Phraya river from Chai Nat down to Ayutthaya is unlikely to be affected, officials said.
With the influence of Pakhar moving into the northeastern and northern regions, residents in low-lying areas of Sing Buri, Ang Thong and Ayutthaya are advised to closely monitor the water level and follow updates.