Bangkok braces for northern floodwaters

Bangkok authorities said they are conducting preparation to handle northern floodwaters, expecting water from Sukhothai to reach the capital in six days. In preparation, authorities have reinforced flood barriers along the Chao Phraya River and have checked 96 pumping stations for operational readiness.

Despite these measures, 16 communities outside the flood barriers, encompassing 731 households across 7 districts, remain at risk of potential flooding. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared emergency response teams and equipment to assist residents in case of flooding. The city has also been continuously managing water levels in canals and improving drainage systems to handle heavy rainfall more efficiently.