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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued a warning to people living in 16 areas across seven districts of Bangkok that are at risk of flooding, advising them to move their valuables and belongings to higher ground.

 

Although the flooding in Thailand this year is not as severe as the great floods of 2011 but the floodwater levels in many provinces are the highest in the past 10 years. The flooding began in the northern and northeastern parts of Thailand, and the serious flooding in Chiang Mai has only recently improved.

 

 

Locals and relevant local government officials are now cleaning the affected areas, particularly the city centre and the economic zone of the province. The damage caused by the flood in Chiang Mai is estimated to reach 2 billion baht.

 

The floodwaters are expected to gradually flow from the northern to the central regions of Thailand through several rivers, especially the Chao Phraya River.

Several Thai news agencies reported yesterday, October 8, that some riverside communities in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, were already affected, causing concern among Bangkok residents.

 

The BMA is closely monitoring the flood situation and the water level in the Chao Phraya River to alert people in at-risk areas to prepare for potential flooding. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and Deputy Governor Wissanu Subsomphon attended a survey yesterday to inspect the water level in the Chao Phraya River.

According to the governor, Bangkok has 88 kilometres of flood protection walls, ranging from 2.8 to 3.5 metres in height, along the river and in some main canals connected to the river. Chadchart assured the safety of communities within the protected areas but urged those outside to remain cautious.

The 16 areas in seven districts of Bangkok, which lie outside the flood protection walls include:

 

Dusit district
Soi Sri Kham (the end of Soi Samsen 19)
Ratchaphathim Ruamjai community near Krung Thonburi Bridge
The end of Soi Mittakham
Devaraj Kunchon comunity

 

Phranakhon district
Tha Wang community
Tha Tian community

Samphantawong district
Communities near Pathum Kongka Temple
Talad Noi community

Bang Khor Laem district
Matanusorn community
Communities behind Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
Communities near Inbanjong Temple
Communities near Bang Khlo Temple

Yannawa district
Rong Si community on Rama 3 Road

Bangkok Noi district
Dusit and Nimit Mai communities

Khlong San district
Charoen Nakhon Soi 29/2
Ban Chan Nak community

Chadchart revealed in an interview with the news agencies that they are being vigilant.

 

“We are monitoring and preparing at all times, and the monitoring will become more intense on October 20 when the sea level is expected to rise. For areas outside the flood protection walls, BMA officials are ready to assist affected residents.”

 

by Petch Petpailin
Photo via Facebook/ กรุงเทพมหานคร

 

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-10-09

 

 

[MikeandDow]

This happens every year They do not fix the problem spend millions on knee jerk reaction  glad I dont pay taxes would hate to see my money wasted  

[ikke1959]

The Government said no flooding in Bangkok so, now maybe a bit of water in the streets but don't worry we will never solve the problems as in a few weeks the dry season starts and all problems are solve then.. And next year we do the same ... We predict no floodings anymore but we don't do anything ever about it.. It are only the common people who are affected..The rich and elite are always safe.