Floodwaters could swamp capital
Floodwaters could submerge Bangkok between October 9 and 11 following severe floods in the North of the country, a senior civic official warned yesterday.
Drainage and Sewage Department director Theradej Thewpraputgul said the looming crisis was apparent because of the triple effect of rising seawater, floodwaters from the north, and heavy rains. However, the city has been preparing itself by releasing water from the main canals, he said. Officials are also closely monitoring weather reports to work accordingly, he said. Sandbags have been put up alongside the Chao Phya River, as well as Bangkok Noi and Mahasawad canals, he added. Governor Apirak Kosayodhin yesterday inspected blocked drains, which caused severe flooding in Laem Thong athletics village, Saphan Sung district. The city was hit by heavy rains on Tuesday night that submerged the area under 40cm of water. His group also visited the flood-affected Rom Klao housing estate in Lat Krabang district. Apirak said the areas were flooded because the drainage pipes were too small. The city will spend Bt10 million to replace Laem Thong's 40cm sewage pipes with one-metre pipes this year.
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