Phetchaburi on Alert as Kaeng Krachan Dam Exceeds Capacity
Phetchaburi province in Thailand is on alert as the Kaeng Krachan Dam has exceeded its storage capacity by 101.91%. Water is being released into the Phetchaburi River at a rate of 121.5 cubic meters per second. Five downstream districts are urged to closely monitor water levels.
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