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BMA Deploys High-Speed Pumps to Combat Flooding at Keha Romklao
Thairath•13:10•Disasters•
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Bangkok authorities deploy high-capacity 'racing pipe' pumps to drain stagnant floodwaters from the Keha Romklao community amid ongoing heavy rains.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit multiple Bangkok districts throughout the afternoon of October 2, 2026.
A short circuit occurred in Soi Anamai Ngam Charoen 31 at 2:04 PM.
BMA installed 4 high-speed 'racing pipe' pumps at Keha Romklao to drain water into the Prawet Burirom Canal.
Pumping operations began at 10:00 AM, resulting in a slight water level drop of 5 cm in some areas by 4:30 PM.
Deputy Minister of Interior Mr. Worasit visited the site and ordered 4 additional pumps to be added, totaling 8 machines.
Who & What's Involved
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)Meteorological DepartmentDepartment of Disaster Prevention and MitigationJS100Keha Romklao CommunityBom Apiwat SuyanMr. KriangkraiMr. WorasitUnnamed Resident
Topics
Urban FloodingWater ManagementBangkok WeatherPublic HealthDisaster Relief
Locations
Keha RomklaoBang NaRama IIISathornBang Khun ThianSamut PrakanSamut SakhonNakhon PathomChonburiChachoengsao