BMA deploys pumps to Lat Krabang and Rom Klao flood zones

Khaosod•Society•7d ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is relocating water pumps to Lat Krabang and Rom Klao while preparing for more rain on October 4-5.

•Wisanu Sapsonpol reported that BMA is continuing to drain floodwaters in Bangkok.
•Water pumps are being moved from cleared areas to flooded spots in Lat Krabang and Rom Klao, specifically Keha Rom Klao.
•BMA is draining water from retention areas and monkey cheeks to prepare for rain on October 4-5.

•The Khlong Saen Saep canal can now drain more water, while water levels in Khlong Prawet Burirom, particularly in Lat Krabang, remain high but are slowly decreasing.
•Wisanu Sapsonpol will monitor the situation at Ban Nak Keela Laem Thong, Keha Thani, and Nawathani to determine appropriate pump and drainage installation points.
•BMA is relocating water pumps from areas where the situation has improved to assist flooded areas in the Lat Krabang and Rom Klao zones.
•Keha Rom Klao is specifically noted for having problems with water backflow in some spots.
•BMA is reinforcing sandbag barriers and increasing the number of water pumps to reduce water levels in the affected areas.
•BMA is preparing for potential increases in rainfall during October 4-5.
•BMA is accelerating the drainage of water from water receiving areas and monkey cheeks to create capacity for additional rainfall.

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BMA(กทม.)

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration responsible for draining floodwaters and managing water pumps.

Wisanu Sapsonpol(วิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล)

Deputy Governor of BMA who provided progress updates on Bangkok flooding.

Lat Krabang(ลาดกระบัง)ℹ️

An area where water levels in Khlong Prawet Burirom remain high and pumps are being deployed.

Rom Klao(ร่มเกล้า)

A zone receiving additional water pumps from BMA to assist with flooding.

Khlong Saen Saep(คลองแสนแสบ)ℹ️

A canal that is currently able to drain more water.

Khlong Prawet Burirom(คลองประเวศบุรีรมย์)ℹ️

A canal with high water levels, specifically in the Lat Krabang section.

Ban Nak Keela Laem Thong(หมู่บ้านนักกีฬาแหลมทอง)

A village area being monitored by Wisanu Sapsonpol for pump installation.

Keha Thani(เคหะธานี)

A location being monitored by Wisanu Sapsonpol for pump installation.

Nawathani(นวธานี)

A location being monitored by Wisanu Sapsonpol for pump installation.

Keha Rom Klao(เคหะร่มเกล้า)

An area in the Rom Klao zone facing water backflow issues.