The flood situation in Bangkok is now relatively stable although some areas are seeing surges.
The level of Bang Sue Canal has dropped slightly and the Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have agreed to open a gap in the "Big Bag" barrier at Don Mueang.
Water reportedly flowed in from the Phaholyothin Road drainage system and is heading to Saphan Khwai: the Lat Phrao five-way intersection has seen water rise by 510 cm, but small vehicles can still use the road.
The water level at Bang Sue Canal is declining slightly as the pumping station at Vibhavadi Rangsit is working round the clock to drain the roads.
On Ratchadaphisek Road, water remains at Panjasap School, but has significantly subsided, allowing small vehicles to pass.
In related developments, FROC Director Pracha Promnog and Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra in a joint press conference after meeting Monday said they agreed to cooperate to tackle the flood crisis in the capital.
Sukhumbhand told the press conference that the damaged "Big Bag" barrier would not be repaired but instead be widened to a 10metre opening.
The gap would be adjusted as a spillway to let water overflow to reduce the water level behind the barrier and act as a gateway for the residents' boats.
Pracha said that he believed the water overflowing from the gap would not have a significant impact on water level either behind the wall and or on inner Bangkok.
He also promised the take a good care of the people affected by the "Big Bag" barrier, particularly in terms of food distribution and garbage collection.
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