Bangkok sets up temporary shelters for flood evacuees

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up temporary shelters in the Bang Khen, Lak Si, Don Mueang, Sai Mai and Lat Krabang areas, in case residents there need to be evacuated if their houses are flooded, said Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday (Sunday).

 

He expressed concern over the high water levels in the Prem Prachakon, Lat Phrao, Luang Paeng and Prawet canals, making it difficult for flood water in communities and on roads drain into them, adding that the efforts to drain water into canals will be made even harder if there is more heavy rain, which has exceeded 100mm on each of the past two days.

 

He said that the BMA will have to buy more water pumps and, in the future, shift the emphasis from building huge water tunnels to dredging canals instead, to facilitate the flow of water.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-sets-up-temporary-shelters-for-flood-evacuees/

 

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[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

He said that the BMA will have to buy more water pumps and, in the future, shift the emphasis from building huge water tunnels to dredging canals instead, to facilitate the flow of water.

Best get on toi then... no good looking in holes in the ground... start doing something more than short term... or is that all Thailand is know for?

[ChrisY1]

I'm guessing that the pump in the photos is a first class piece of <deleted>. Something used on a small building site!

[Freed1948]

Good to see the reporters wearing their safety thongs, flip-flops and sandals.