BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an advisory for Bangkok and six central provinces to monitor elevated sea levels from February 15 to 18, 2026, which may lead to riverbank overflows and flooding in low-lying areas.
The Department warned residents in Bangkok and the six central provinces of Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Prakan to remain vigilant during the high-tide period.
Sea levels are expected to reach 1.80 to 1.90 meters above mean sea level between 6 A.M. and 8 A.M., exceeding the critical threshold by about 0.20 meters. This may cause riverbank overflow, higher water levels in rivers and canals, and flooding in low-lying communities outside flood barriers or in unprotected areas.
The Department advised residents near waterways and waterfront businesses to move belongings to higher ground, monitor water levels closely, and follow official warnings at all times.
Updates are available through the THAI DISASTER ALERT application, DDPM’s official social media channels, the 24-hour safety hotline 1784, and the Line account @1784DDPM (NNT)
