Samut Sakhon Braces for Mae Klong Flood Surge
Samut Sakhon authorities are on high alert as Mae Klong Dam releases exceed 1,500 cubic meters per second, with residents in Ban Phaew warned to move belongings to higher ground ahead of potential flooding. Provincial officials are maintain
Samut Sakhon provincial authorities are maintaining 24-hour surveillance of Mae Klong water masses and warning residents in Ban Phaew to move belongings to higher ground in preparation for receiving overflow from Kanchanaburi's Mae Klong Dam exceeding 1,500 cubic meters per second. On September 28, 2025, at 5 p.m., Provincial Governor Amnart Charoen Siri monitored water conditions in Damnoen Saduak Canal and inspected the readiness of the Bang Yai flood gates at the Water Conveyance and Maintenance Division 2 (Damnoen Saduak), a strategic point for controlling and managing Mae Klong watershed water flowing into Samut Sakhon. The governor was joined by provincial officials, district authorities, and community leaders to coordinate response measures and implement proactive water management strategies.
The governor stated that the water situation remains concerning as the Irrigation Office Region 13 reports water releases from Mae Klong Dam in Kanchanaburi reaching approximately 1,500 cubic meters per second downstream, with potential for further increases. Residential areas along Damnoen Saduak Canal in Ban Phaew District are expected to face the greatest impact. "Residents living along Damnoen Saduak Canal and in low-lying areas should prepare in advance by moving belongings to higher ground and closely monitoring water updates from responsible agencies," the governor said, adding that all agencies must work in integrated coordination, managing flood gates, operating machinery, and maintaining continuous 24-hour surveillance.
Community leaders and private sector partners have deployed over 10 motorboats to help push water through Damnoen Saduak Canal to accelerate drainage during periods when flood gates can be opened. The provincial administration has also coordinated with the Irrigation Department to position water-pushing vessels in the canal to clear accumulated rainwater and prepare for incoming water masses. Authorities have elevated alert levels across all dimensions to ensure public safety and property protection, utilizing all available water management measures to help residents safely weather this crisis.
