Monday 5 December 2011

Flood situation in 11 of Bangkok's districts eases: BMA

BANGKOK, Dec 4 - The flood situation in 11 of the capital's districts has eased, announced Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Sunday.

The eleven districts of Bangkok are Chatuchak, Lat Phrao, Lak Si, Bueng Kum, Chom Thong, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi, Bang Phlat, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khun Thian, and Bang Bon.

The governor said the announcement was made as the situation in these areas has eased and local residents could return to their homes.

Further announcement will be made if situations in other areas improve, he added.

According to Drainage and Sewage Department, the water level in Bangkok's western part of Thonburi areas is about 20-30 cm deep along main roads in Setthakit housing estate and around 50-70 cm in small alleys.

At outbound Vibhavadi Road, water is dry for three lanes from Khlong Wat Lak Si to the entrance of Don Mueang Airport's Domestic Passenger Terminal, while at about 100 metres further to International Passenger Terminal, there are floodwaters of 15cm remaining on the road, which is passable for vehicles.

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