Bangkok: “Chadchart” insists that there will be no flooding in Bangkok, and that the number is still much lower than in 2011. The Bangkok governor confirmed that there will be no flooding in Bangkok, revealing that the number is still much lower than in 2011. He added that the highest flooding this month will be on November 8th, and that preparations are underway for another flood on November 20th.
According to Thai News Agency, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, along with Deputy Governor Wisanu Traisompol, inspected the water situation under Phutthamonthon Bridge and confirmed that Bangkok has passed the critical period. The highest sea level this month was November 8th, and the water level will decrease from now on, similar to the rainy season that occurs during the late season.
Regarding water from the North, according to monitoring of water releases from the Chao Phraya Dam on November 11th, the water flow through Sam Khok District was 2,425 cubic meters per second. Although the Royal Irrigation Department has increased the level to 2,900 cubic meters per second, it is still far from the 2011 monitoring point of 3,600 cubic meters per second, and there is no indication that water from the North will flood into Bangkok.
However, the situation of high tides on November 20 and December 7-8 must still be monitored, as water will surge again, particularly at the 32 high-risk points along the Tooth Line and 11 communities outside the Chao Phraya River flood protection embankment. Sandbags have been prepared and water pumps have been installed to pump out water immediately. Regarding the problem encountered, long-tail boats traveling fast have waves hitting the sandbags. At this point, coordination has been made with the Marine Department to send officers to warn boats driving fast.