Pa Sak Jolasid Dam Opens Seven Gates as Water Rises
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On September 30, 2026, reporters covered the water situation at Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Amphoe Phatthana Nikhom, Lopburi Province, after the reservoir surpassed 100 percent of its normal storage capacity. At noon, the dam’s irrigation and maintenance project opened all seven spillway gates for the year to increase discharge in stages. The reservoir now holds 930.78 million cubic metres, equal to 106.80 percent of normal capacity. Inflow exceeds 550 cubic metres per second (about 47.54 million cubic metres per day). Outflow has risen from 115.08 cubic metres per second in the morning to 145 cubic metres per second and will increase daily to 400 cubic metres per second, continuing until October 2, 2026. The Meteorological Department predicts a monsoon trough will move across lower northern, central regions and Lopburi Province from October 3 to 6, bringing heavy rain and additional inflow. To control water levels, authorities expect the Pa Sak River downstream to rise by approximately 1.00 to 1.50 metres. Areas needing close watch include the riverbanks downstream of Rama VI Bridge, especially Amphoe Tha Rua in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Pa Sak Jolasid Dam urges residents along the river and in at‑risk areas to follow official updates and prepare for possible higher water levels. Irrigation Office Region 10 and the dam will keep monitoring rain and inflow, managing water releases to reduce impacts on local communities.
