Six Bangkok districts evacuating as northern run-off approaches

BANGKOK, Oct 31 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the capitals municipal government, has declared six districts to be areas requiring evacuation as the northern run-off is crawling towards the inner city and areas along the Chao Phraya River is experiencing high tide Monday.

The six districts warned to evacuate are Don Mueang, Laksi, Bang Phlat, Saimai, Thawi Watthana, and Taling Chan.

Moreover, residents in 13 districts bordering the Chao Phraya River are on alert Monday, for another day of high tide.

Residents in seven additional districts -- Bang Khen, Lat Phrao, Wang Thonglang, Khan Na Yao, Nong Chok, Min Buri and Lat Krabang -- must be vigilant to monitor the incoming northern run-off.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra remains confident that the floodwater will not reach the inner part of the city, saying some parts of the capital sees more water than others due to some breached dykes, which are being repaired.

In latest reports, northern run-off is flowing toward the inner city, reaching Laksi intersection on Vibhavadi Road. On Phaholyothin Road, it is nearing Bang Khen roundabout while floodwater in front of Kasetsart University is flowing slowly to Kaset intersection.

On Chaeng Wattana Road, floodwater is rising as Klong Prem Prachakorn and Klong Prapa are overflowing into nearby residential areas.

More northern run-off is flowing into Klong Prem Prachakorn, posing a flood threat which could extend to Lat Phrao intersection via Vibhavadi Road. (MCOT online news)


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