BKK warns 6 districts of rising Chao Phraya water levels

Matichon•General•1d ago

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration warns residents in 6 districts to monitor rising Chao Phraya River levels and move belongings to higher ground.

•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration issued a warning on October 1 for 11 communities outside flood walls in 6 districts.
•Water level increases are attributed to increased discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam on September 30 and high sea tides.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is using spatial data management to monitor over 3,347 communities and villages.
•Assistance including high-clearance vehicles, boats, and 200,000 meal boxes per day is being provided to affected areas.

•On September 30, the Royal Irrigation Department increased water discharge at the tail end of the Chao Phraya Dam.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration warned residents in Dusit, Phra Nakhon, Bang Kho Laem, Yannawa, Bangkok Noi, and Khlong San to move belongings to higher ground.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration advised residents along the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok Noi Canal, and Mahasawat Canal to monitor for water leaks.
•Kunanop Lertphraiwan stated Bangkok Metropolitan Administration surveyed over 3,347 housing estates, communities, and villages covering over 1 million people.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration updated data for 15 high-impact districts including Khlong Sam Wa, Khan Na Yao, Chatuchak, Bang Khen, Bang Kapi, Bueng Kum, Prawet, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Wang Thonglang, Suan Luang, Saphan Sung, Sai Mai, Nong Chok, and Lak Si.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and related agencies deployed high-clearance vehicles and flat-bottom boats for evacuation and transport.
•Central kitchens of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other agencies provide an average of 200,000 meal boxes per day to affected communities.
•In areas where water levels have receded, officials are installing water pumps and cleaning areas.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city administration issuing flood warnings and providing relief assistance.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency providing data on water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam.

Department of Drainage and Sewerage, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(สำนักการระบายน้ำ กทม.)

The department providing assistance via telephone.

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