Bangkok: Water levels in Ayutthaya are starting to recede, but flooding remains high in 12 districts, affecting 50,000 households. The water levels in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province have started to decline; however, significant flooding persists in 12 districts, impacting nearly 50,000 households. In response to the situation, Bang Pa-in police have devised a mobile water station to manage reports in flood-affected areas.

According to Thai News Agency, the flooding in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province continues as the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat Province discharges water downstream at a rate of 2,300 cubic meters per second for the fourth consecutive day. This discharge has led to the Chao Phraya River flowing through Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, the Noi River, and various tributaries that receive water from the Chao Phraya River to decrease in many areas, with an average drop of approximately 5-10 cm.

The flooding has affected 12 districts, 147 sub-districts, and 889 villages in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, impacting 49,492 households. Communities adjacent to the Chao Phraya River, the Noi River, and tributaries outside the embankment remain submerged, even though the water level is beginning to recede. In Village No. 5, Lat Chit Sub-district, Phak Hai District, the proximity to the Lat Chit Canal, which receives water from the Noi River, has resulted in persistent flooding despite a slight reduction in water levels.

Local residents report that the area, primarily composed of houses along both banks of the canal, has been flooded for over two months. Although the water level has slightly receded and stabilized, accessibility remains challenging, with boats being the primary mode of transportation. The annual flooding in the area prompts residents to urge relevant agencies to address the issue, as the flooding is prolonged, often lasting more than three to four months, and in some areas, even longer.