The Agriculture Ministry opened a 24-hour flood war room after rains from a monsoon trough hit 21 provinces. Downstream releases from the Chao Phraya dams will be held at no more than 2,000 cubic metres per second, and the four main dams are about 70% full. The ministry says this year will not be as severe as 2011 or 2022. Low-lying areas outside the embankments have been warned in advance. If your premises or stock are in the Chao Phraya lower basin or Bangkok fringe, check flood barriers, move stock off the floor, and watch the Royal Irrigation Department's alerts. Nothing in the article sets a tax, price or permit change.