Report Bangkok's Brave Battle: BMA Readies for Rainy Days

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to tackle the city's annual rainy season onslaught, equipped and on high alert.

 

Spearheading this effort, the Drainage and Sewerage Department has rolled out comprehensive plans to fend off flooding in the Thai capital.

 

Director Jessada Chantharaprapha revealed these preparations at a recent briefing, aligning with this year's operational plans meant to soften the impact of the heavy rains.

 

With the official start of the rainy season declared on May 15 by the Meteorological Department, residents can rest a bit easier knowing that the BMA has bolstered its flood prevention arsenal.

 

The department is primed with crucial infrastructure, including four massive flood tunnels, 200 high-capacity pumping stations, and 243 water gates, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice to drain rainwater efficiently.

 

Moreover, the department has identified 349 ponds across the city as vital for water drainage, alongside strategically lowering water levels in 'monkey-cheek' reservoirs designed to retain excess rainwater.

 

These proactive measures are aimed at alleviating potential waterlogging in the city, a notorious inconvenience during the monsoon months. Each element of the drainage system is primed to respond swiftly, mitigating potential disruptions to the daily lives of Bangkokians.

 

This extensive logistical groundwork is borne out of a commitment to safeguard the city against the seasonal monsoons' challenges. BMA's intensified focus on drainage infrastructure marks a significant stride toward enhancing urban resilience against nature’s forces.

 

The ongoing coordination within the city's departments underscores an unwavering dedication to urban safety and readiness.

 

As Bangkok faces the inevitable drenching, these moves set in place will play a critical role in curtailing any major flood-related chaos. By strengthening their defences, the city inches closer to outsmarting the notoriously unpredictable weather patterns.

 

With facilities and protocols aligned, the BMA appears more than prepared to ride out the stormy days ahead.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-05-22

 

 

[ikke1959]

We will see how many floodings there are this year in Bangkok.. The rest of the country doesn't exists... Probably the measures are being taken when the water is in the streets already.

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to tackle the city's annual rainy season onslaught, equipped and on high alert.

The submarines are complete and ready for delivery ?

[Thingamabob]

Reassuring to hear the sewerage dept will be involved.

[JJ-Thailand]

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

[LarryLEB]

Maybe take a page out of Tokyo's flood planning book.  Huge underground tanks.

 

 

 

[garygooner]

Well my area has been flooded once already and it's only May. 🌊

[Aussie999]

Same old regurgitated story every wet season

[impulse]

Anyone know if they've drawn down the upcountry reservoirs yet?

 

[Crossy]

21 minutes ago, impulse said:

Anyone know if they've drawn down the upcountry reservoirs yet?

 

 

Some useful links in the River level thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1360525-bangkok-river-level-thread-2025/

 

If you find more info please post there 🙂