Chanthaburi raises red flag as floods hit 8 districts
CHANTHABURI — 27 September 2026, Chanthaburi authorities raised the flood warning from yellow to red, warning that a large volume of water was flowing toward the city as flooding affected eight districts and left two people dead. The Chanthaburi Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation raised the warning level along the Chanthaburi River and at […] The post Chanthaburi raises red flag as…
CHANTHABURI, September 27, 2026 - Chanthaburi authorities have escalated the flood warning from yellow to red, signaling a concerning surge of water heading towards the city. Eight districts and 29 subdistricts, housing 153 villages and 936 households, have been affected by the flooding, resulting in two fatalities. The Chanthaburi Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has raised the warning level along the Chanthaburi River and key locations around the city.
Rising water levels are nearing the critical 3.50-meter mark, as water from Khao Khitchakut and Makham districts is flowing downstream. Local residents are urged to move valuables to higher ground and relocate vehicles to safer areas. The Royal Irrigation Department and other agencies are collaborating to open gates at the Phakdi Ramphai Canal to redirect water toward the sea.
In Tha Mai district, near Ban Khlong Sao in Village 4, flash floods hit after water from Kaeng Hang Maeo district merged with accumulated rainfall, inundating the community within just 10 minutes. Rescue workers are utilizing six boats and jet skis to evacuate residents, transport them to shelters, and provide food and drinking water.
The flooding is being described as the most severe and fast-moving in the area in the past 15 years.
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