Worasit: Khlong Chan Flat Flooding Subsiding

MGR Online•Politics•8d ago

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Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit reports that flood levels at the Khlong Chan flats have decreased, allowing vehicle access and a shift in operational plans.

•Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit inspected the flood situation at Khlong Chan flats on October 1.
•Flood levels have decreased enough for people to walk and pickup trucks to enter the area.
•Operational plans will shift from using boats to using cars for greater convenience.
•Overall flood levels are approximately 30 to 40 centimeters.

Overview

•On October 1 at 8:30 AM, Worasit Liangprasit gave an interview at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
•Worasit Liangprasit found that the flood situation at the Khlong Chan flats has subsided.
•Pickup trucks are now able to enter the Khlong Chan flats area.
•Worasit Liangprasit plans to shift from using boats to using cars for operations.
•Water from Khlong Bang Kruai flowed in to refill the area as water was being pumped out of the Khlong Chan flats.
•Overall flood levels are estimated at 30 to 40 centimeters.
•Worasit Liangprasit will replace large water pumps with small pumps if water levels drop below 50 centimeters.
•Worasit Liangprasit will plan to divert large water pump pipes toward the Lat Krabang side.

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Key Entities

Person

Worasit Liangprasit(วรศิษฎ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior.

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The location where Worasit Liangprasit gave an interview.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry where Worasit Liangprasit serves as Deputy Minister.

Place

Khlong Chan Flats(แฟลตคลองจั่น)

An area in Bangkok experiencing flooding.

Khlong Bang Kruai(คลองบางกรวย)

A canal from which water flowed into the Khlong Chan flats.

Lat Krabang(ลาดกระบัง)ℹ️

An area where large water pump pipes may be diverted.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city where the Khlong Chan area is located.