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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has assured the city's readiness to handle anticipated heavy rainfall, calming public fears regarding increasing water levels in nearby provinces. On Tuesday, he, along with Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompon and senior Drainage Department officials, inspected crucial flood-control sites in Pathum Thani and Nong Chok. The inspections covered various sluice gates and pumping stations, focusing on managing water discharge effectively to protect urban areas.

 

Recent inspections revealed manageable conditions, with Khlong 13's discharge at 47 cubic meters per second, below its 80m³/s capacity. The coordination with irrigation officials ensures that northern runoff is diverted away from residential zones, alleviating pressure on Bangkok's east. Although potential bottlenecks at Khlong Saen Saep and Khlong Prawet Burirom could affect Lat Krabang, the strategy remains robust.

 

Governor Chadchart highlighted that while the situation is less severe than in previous years, vigilance remains crucial. Drainage officials have cleared canals and stockpiled over 190,000 sandbags, securing vulnerable areas along key waterways. Despite flooding in nearby Ayutthaya, Bangkok remains protected due to its flood management infrastructure, though upcoming heavy rains warrant caution.

 

With national water authorities warning of September 25-30 floods across 11 river basins, and the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread thunderstorms from September 23–25, Bangkok's preparation continues amid concerns. The city faces about 40 days of potential flood risk as Typhoon Ragasa impacts the region. Governor Chadchart emphasized the importance of resident alertness amid storm intensification.

 

Meanwhile, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported widespread flooding across 16 provinces, affecting over 250,000 people and causing four fatalities. Concerns are highest in the Chao Phraya Basin, where increased discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat intensifies flood threats. The department is actively managing the situation to curb further damage.

 

Key Takeaways

• Bangkok's flood management strategy is currently effective, still requiring vigilance.
• National flood warnings highlight significant risks through September 30.
• Ongoing regional flooding affects significant portions of the population across central regions.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-09-24

 

 

40 days of flood risk from one typhoon seems a lot. But, hey, I am no Michael Fish! 555

Note to Anutin:

 

Make sure you buy your wellies from Big C!

Same warnings in 2011. Same platitudes.

Thai authorities don't get worried until they are underwater.

The government's flood policy has been "Go to high ground." Period.

If only there was a large hole somewhere in the city into which floodwater could be drained.......🤔

Beautiful sunny weather in Chiang Mai today. I thought Ragasa remnants were supposed to hit right about now`?