Historic Ayutthaya Faces Imminent Flooding: Authorities Take Action

via various sources, 05 October 2023: Ayutthaya province is facing the threat of flooding due to the fast-swelling Chao Phraya River. Authorities have erected dykes and are closely monitoring the situation, especially around vulnerable historical sites like Wat Chaiwatthanaram.

The authorities said the river continues to rise due to an increasing volume of water from upstream provinces. The province’s industrial estates reported on Wednesday that no flooding had affected them yet.

Ayutthaya governor Niwat Rungsakorn, his deputy Pairat Petyuan and officials from the Office for Prevention and Mitigation in Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya and the 3rd Regional Office of Fine Arts Department visited the historical site of Wat Chaiwatthanaram, one of the most flood-prone spots along the Chao Phraya, and nearby areas.

Source: Ayutthaya faces threat of flooding

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• Ayutthaya builds dykes to protect homes amid rising Chao Phraya River levels | The Thaiger, 06 Oct 2023