Bangkok Governor asserts BMA can still handle flood situation

BANGKOK, Oct 15 -- The flood situation in the capital city of Bangkok was still under control at the moment but the west side of the city was worrisome, as water levels were increasing and the flood prevention dyke was not strong compared to other parts of Bangkok, according to Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra.

The Governor said the BMA Special Flood Prevention Operation Centre reported that the situation was stable, with the water volume of Chao Phraya River at Ayutthaya's Bang Sai district was measured at 3,728 cubic metres per second.

The Chao Phraya River reached its highest point of 2.15 metres above mean sea level at 9 am, measured at Pak Klong Talad, he said, adding that the figure is lower than the projection of 2.18 metre but was the highest record of the year.

MR Sukhumbhand said the most worrisome area was the western side of Bangkok because the large amount of water flowing from the north in the Nakhon Chaisi River and the flood prevention wall was not as strong as the northern and eastern parts of the city.

The authorities have to closely monitor situation and check the direction of water because the area was on lower elevation, he said.

The Governor said that in the event Bangkok flooded, the water level would not increase as quickly as other provinces and there would be more time for evacuation.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will hold a press conference to announce the situation at 10 am everyday and will have additional press briefing if there was any emergency situations or evacuation announcements, he said.

The Governor earlier flew by helicopter to inspect the flood prevention dykes around Bangkok and later expressed concern over the western side of Bangkok, especially Thawi Watthana district and Maha Sawat canal, as the water would flood Bangkok from the direction of Nakhon Pathom.

Mr Sukhumbhand said he would discuss with relevant agencies to prepare measures to solve the problem and seek long! term so lutions to prevent floods in the future. (MCOT online news)


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