Floodwaters Inundate Pathum Thani Village for Over Ten Days
Floodwaters have submerged parts of Nong Suea district in Pathum Thani for more than ten days, leaving residents dealing with stagnant water, foul odors and large numbers of leeches. Authorities have deployed pumps and military trucks to distribute food and water, aiming to reduce water levels noticeably within two days. About 134 residents remain in the affected area while officials work to divert floodwaters from Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi through a canal system.
Residents report that water in the alleys is deeper than one metre, making it impossible to wade through; they must use boats to reach food supplies. Besides the prolonged flooding, large numbers of leeches have appeared with the water, and the standing water is starting to rot and emit a foul smell, prompting calls for officials to pump it out. Acting Lieutenant Theerapol Chophonachai said the Nongsamwang area, specifically Soi Mali Land Canal 11, has been flooded since September 25‑26. The provincial governor ordered the disaster prevention agency to bring in pumps, which were installed yesterday and have already reduced the water level by about thirty percent, though considerable stagnant water remains. He expects a noticeable drop in water levels within approximately two days. The province continues to distribute food and water to those who remain in the area, about 134 people who have chosen not to evacuate. Officials are particularly concerned about the low‑lying Sala Kru area, which receives floodwaters from Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi. They are attempting to divert water from Canal 14 into Canal 13 and then into the lower Canal 6 West to drain it away, as the downstream route toward Ongkharak cannot accommodate more water because levels are already high and water is being held back.
