Chai Nat Flood Aid Delivered After Dam Outflow Reduced
The Chao Phraya Dam reduced its outflow to 2,100 cubic metres per second, easing floodwaters in Sapphaya, Chai Nat. The Chai Nat provincial monk leader used a pickup truck to deliver relief packages to nine flood‑affected temples after boat travel became impossible. Authorities plan a large‑scale cleaning operation and damage assessment once water levels normalize.
The Chao Phraya Dam has lowered its outflow to 2,100 cubic metres per second, causing water levels in the Sapphaya area to drop so far that boats cannot run. The Chai Nat provincial monk leader travelled by a pickup truck to distribute relief packages to nine temples. Reported on October 10, 2026, the Irrigation Department said the outflow was cut from 2,150 to 2,100 cubic metres per second starting at 10:00 p.m. and will reach the target by 3:00 a.m. on October 11, while flood conditions in Sapphaya’s four sub‑districts are beginning to ease.
Water levels continue to fall in line with the dam’s release, though some low‑lying areas remain flooded. On the same day, Phra Rachawichitkajatr, the Chai Nat provincial monk leader and abbot of Wat Phra Borommathat Worawihan, together with the provincial sangha, delivered relief packs to nine flood‑affected temples in Sapphaya district, with supplies partly donated by Wat Song Sawang (Phra Rangsi Wachirakun, known as Khun Om). Because water had receded severely, boats could not be used, so the monks rode on a pickup‑truck‑tractor to reach the temples.
Wattharin Khuysiiri, director of the Chai Nat Provincial Office of Buddhism, said nine temples in Sapphaya district were affected by overflow: Wat Intharam (Taluk Tambon), Wat Si Mongkol, Wat Yang Si Charoen, Wat Hat Asa (Hat Asa Tambon), Wat Pai Lom, Wat Maprang, Wat Samor, Wat Wang Sakhon (Pho Nang Daem Ok Tambon) and Wat Kok Chan (Pho Nang Daem Tok Tambon). The provincial monk leader, assisted by deputy and district sangha leaders, gave relief packages and donations from believers to each temple. Once water returns to normal levels, they will coordinate with local agencies for a major cleaning campaign (Big Cleaning) and assess damage to seek further support from the National Office of Buddhism.
