Phuket Governor orders widening of Bang Yai Canal to aid flood relief

Shela Riva

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong inspects the water level at Bang Yai Canal yesterday (Aug 28). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: After help was provided by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) the floods that had affected several parts of Phuket started to subside. However, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has now ordered that Bang Yai Canal in Phuket Town be reconstructed to allow a higher volume of water to flow.

 

After continuous rainfall in Phuket over several days (Aug 26-28), Gov Norraphat along with Mr Thawee Homhuan of the Phuket Provincial Offices of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, Phuket Municipality Permanent Secretary Mr Thawatchai Thongmung and related officials yesterday (Aug 28) visited flooded areas in Phuket Town and ordered the widening of Bang Yai Canal as water levels in the canal breached the banks and caused floods.

 

Flood waters from the canal spread to the Charterer Bank Intersection on Phang Nga and Thepkrasattri roads, while municipality staff collected rubbish from the canal to improve drainage.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-orders-widening-of-bang-yai-canal-to-aid-flood-relief-63649.php

 

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Maybe dredging would be a better idea?