High-tide alert for seven provinces from Jan 31-Feb 4Listen to this articleA man manoeuvres a boat along a road that was flooded when water levels in the Chao Phraya River rose sharply at the Nonthaburi Clock Tower pier and overflowed sandbag barriers on Nov 11, 2025. (Bangkok Post file photo)Low‑lying communities along major rivers in seven provinces have been warned to brace for possible impact from exceptionally high tides expected between Jan 31 and Feb 4. Sections of Sukhumvit Road, Suksawat Road and Rama II Road may also face short‑term flooding during peak tide hours. The agency added that saltwater intrusion may affect tapwater production and water quality for both household use and farming. Authorities in all seven provinces have been urged to maintain close monitoring and prepare mitigation measures throughout the high‑tide period.
