Flood-mitigation measures were in place and the flooding in central Phetchaburi would be manageable, although some evacuations might be necessary, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
The National Council for Peace and Order discussed flood situation on Tuesday.
Officials reported that Phetchaburi province was well prepared to cope with the deluge from Kaeng Krachan dam.
The flood surge was expected to reach Muang district late on Tuesday night, the prime minister said. He would visit Phetchaburi on Wednesday to see for himself if the measures in place were adequate or needed to be reinforced.
Efforts to divert water away from central Phetchaburi were [proving effective but some evacuations might be necessary, Gen Prayut said.
Thaweesak Thanadechopol, deputy director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department, said the volume of water at the Kaeng Krachan dam reservoir in Kaeng Krachan district would peak at 729 million cubic metres on Friday and Saturday. Water being released down the dam spillway would likely cause flooding 20-30 centimetres deep in Muang district. Local residents were prepared for it.
Water started pouring down the spillway on Monday, and flooded resorts beside the Phetchaburi River in Kaeng Krachan district on Tuesday.
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