Villagers Flee Ahead of 2,200 Cubic Metres/Second Water Release
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The warning covered several central provinces, with expected water level rises of 1.00–1.20 metres in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (especially in the districts of Sena, Phak Hai, Bang Ban, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-in and Bang Sai), 70–90 cm in Ang Thong (Wisarai Chai Chon, Mok Khao, Mueang Ang Thong and Sai Yo), 70–90 cm in Sing Buri (In Buri, Prom Buri and Mueang Sing Buri), and 80 cm–1.00 m in Chainat (Sankhaburi district). In Hat Asa subdistrict, Sankhaburi district, Chainat province, villagers have begun evacuating, moving cars, tractors and valuables to higher ground along tents set up by the Maharaj Canal road ahead of the scheduled release. They fear that discharging 2,500 cubic metres per second will inevitably flood the area. Mr. Yongyut, aged 60, said water is already lapping at his home, leaving him sleepless. Having learned the release would exceed 2,200 cubic metres per second, he quickly ordered tents, moved his belongings and vehicles, and now pays 2,000 baht per month for the tent. He must stay by the highway, exposed to sun, wind and rain, for weeks or months while awaiting the water release.
