Six areas in Bangkok to brace for floods
Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra has suggested residents in six areas of the capital to brace themselves for the approaching flood water.
The run-off from Rangsit area in Phatum Thani is on its way to Don Muang, Laksi, Bang Khen, Chatuchak, Bang Sue and Sai Mai. The Bangkok governor asked people in those areas to move their belongings to the upper floor. Those living in high-risk locations are advised to take a shelter at the evacuation centers for the time being.
The Foreign Ministry will inform foreign embassies in the flood-prone areas of the situation, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will post the governor’s announcement on the BMA website.
M.R. Sukhumbhand asked the public not to panic but instead follow his reports closely, adding that emergency and medical officials would be on hand to help them. The BMA will assess the situation again today and the governor will inform the public immediately if the situation turns critical.
BANGKOK, 24 October 2011 (NNT) – Reporter : Vipaporn Pooritanasarn
News Date : 24 October 2011
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