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Bangkok Governor Monitors Flood Recovery as Rain Subsides
Morning News TV3•6:36•Disasters•
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Governor Chadchart Sittipunt provides updates on Bangkok's flood drainage efforts and emergency measures following heavy rainfall.
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A low-pressure cell settled over Bangkok, causing heavy rain over 2-3 days.
Bangkok received 320 mm of rainfall, totaling 200-300 million cubic meters of water.
Canals overflowed, flooding 93 roads and various residential communities.
The Governor ordered BMA schools to close and non-essential staff to work from home on Monday.
The low-pressure cell moved toward Myanmar, shifting rain to western provinces.
Drainage began in inner-city areas like Ekkamai.
Evacuation centers were established, with some residents moved to King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang.
Who & What's Involved
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)BMA Flood Prevention CenterMeteorological DepartmentRom Klao Housing communityKing Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangChadchart Sittipunt
Topics
Flood ManagementUrban DrainageEmergency EvacuationBangkok InfrastructurePublic Safety
Locations
BangkokMyanmarKanchanaburiRatchaburiPhetchaburiHat YaiSongkhlaDin DaengBang KapiLak SiSuan LuangEkkamaiOn NutRamkhamhaengThon Buri