The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has raised the flood warning a notch to level 2 and put three industrial estates in Ayutthaya on high alert after more discharge from the Chao Phraya and Rama VI dams.
Veeris Ammarapala, the IEAT governor, said an increase in the discharge from both reservoirs and persistent rain are putting the Bang Pa-in, Ban Wa (Hi-Tech) and Nakhon Luang industrial estates at risk of being flooded, especially the latter which is affected by the water released from the Pasak Jolasid Dam.
"These industrial estates are well-equipped to prevent and handle flooding. The warning level has been raised for them to increase surveillance and prepare for an emergency. They regularly check the water level and make sure the pumps are working properly," said Mr Veeris.
