Vajiralongkorn Dam Reduces Water Discharge to Mitigate Flooding
Thailand's Vajiralongkorn Dam will reduce its water discharge to 35 million cubic meters per day starting October 12, and further to 30 million cubic meters from October 14. This measure aims to alleviate the impact on the Khwae Noi River basin and mitigate flood damage.
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