Eastern Bangkok under water
Eastern Bangkok is heavily flooded. All local canals are full and 15 main roads are deep underwater on Saturday morning, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Heavy flooding has submerged large portions of Eastern Bangkok, with all local canals overflowing and 15 major roads underwater on Saturday morning. According to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, rainfall began on Thursday at 4pm and accumulated to nearly 300mm in Min Buri, Klong Sam Wa, and Saphan Sung districts by Saturday morning.
The low-pressure system above Greater Bangkok is the cause of the heavy rain and subsequent flooding. The governor expressed concern for residents living near canals, as situations were not improving. He advised people to move valuable possessions and vehicles to higher ground, as rain may continue. Floodwater also entered the capital from Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces.
Flood-affected individuals, including bedridden residents, will be transported to hospitals and other flood victims may take refuge at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration schools. Sandbags are available for flood victims at district offices. Motorists and commuters are urged to avoid 15 main roads currently inundated with floodwater, such as Vibhavadhi Road, Din Daeng Road, Phahon Yothin Road, Suwinthawong Road, Srinagarindra Road, Ratchadaphisek Road, Ngam Wong Wan Road, Lat Krabang Road, Lat Phrao Road, On Nut Road, and Chaeng Watthana Road. Western Bangkok, however, remains unaffected by the flooding.
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