Urgent: Critical Water Level Alert at Prasae Reservoir, Rayong Province, Advise to Move Belongings to Higher Ground

Urgent alert: The water situation at Prasae Reservoir in Rayong Province has reached a "critical" stage. Water discharge adjustments are in effect. Residents are warned to move belongings to higher ground and remain under close watch.

On 28 Sep 2026, the fan pageof the Klaeng District Agricultural Officestated: Urgent! Water situation alert at Prasae Reservoir, Update No. 8 (updated 28 Sep 07:00 GMT+7). The water situation at Prasae Reservoir is now at a "critical" level.

Key information from the latest announcement: The water volume has reached 331.00 million cubic meters, or 112.60%, significantly exceeding the reservoir's maximum capacity. To prevent dam failure, the project must "reduce the folding dam gates" as the current water volume exceeds the dam's capacity.

It is estimated that a massive flow of about 279.65 cubic meters per second (or 24.16 million cubic meters per day) will be discharged through the spillway to the downstream area.

Urgent instructions for residents and farmers: Prepare to cope with the inevitably rising water levels.

• Quickly move valuables, pets, agricultural machinery, and equipment to higher ground or safe areas as soon as possible.
• Closely monitor the situation and follow official announcements continuously.

Residents of Klaeng District, especially those living by the river and in low-lying areas, are urged to exercise the highest caution.

Information from the Klaeng District Agricultural Office