The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued a warning of the Maeklong River overflowing its banks in Mueang Samut Sakhon and Ban Phaeo districts, Samut Sakhon province, due to increased water discharge from Maeklong Dam reaching 2,000 cubic meters per second, with potential for further increases. Residents living along the Maeklong River, Damnoen Saduak Canal, and related tributaries are urged to evacuate their homes immediately.
On 29 September 2026, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned Samut Sakhon province to evacuate residents because today the Maeklong Dam increased its water discharge to 2,000 cubic meters per second, with possible further increases. Residents living along the Maeklong River, Damnoen Saduak Canal, tributaries, and low-lying areas in Ban Phaeo district—specifically in the subdistricts of Yok Krabat, Rong Khao, Nong Bua, Nong Song Hong, Lak Sam, Ban Phaeo, Suan Som, Amphang, Khlong Tan, and Lak Song—are ordered to evacuate immediately, especially vulnerable groups. Vehicles and essential belongings should be moved to higher ground, and electricity in low areas should be cut off. Those needing assistance should contact the district chief, subdistrict head, village chief, or community leaders.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued an evacuation order for Samut Sakhon province because today the Maeklong Dam increased its water discharge to 2,000 cubic meters per second, with possible further increases. Residents living along the Maeklong River, Damnoen Saduak Canal, tributaries, and low-lying areas in Mueang Samut Sakhon district—specifically in the subdistricts of Ban Ko, Tha Sai, Bang Krachao, Chaimongkol, Ban Bo, Bang Thorat, Khlong Long, and Na Khok—are urged to evacuate immediately, especially vulnerable groups. Vehicles and essential belongings should be moved to higher ground, and electricity in low areas should be cut off. Those needing assistance should contact the district chief, subdistrict head, village chief, or community leaders.