Samut Prakan, July 22-Last night there was heavy rain. Causing many areas to flood, Bang Pu Industrial Estate, up to half a sedan car and in Bang Khen and Chatuchak areas including other areas But in the past morning, the situation began to improve .
Bang Pu Industrial Estate Export Zone There was still flooding in several places this morning. Some point as high as half a sedan. Factory workers are unable to go in and out of the factory. Had to use a large vehicle to move instead. causing traffic jams
The rice seller in the estate said that last night it rained heavily from one to five in the morning. But the water began to flood since four in the morning. This is the third flood, but fortunately it has flooded less than the last 2 times. This time, the water came quickly and couldn't keep things in time, causing some belongings to be damaged. Officials estimate that It may take several hours to drain. Because now the main canal is overflowing as well and the canal is being constructed for drainage. therefore making it unable to drain water well
inner areas of Bangkok In the middle of the night there was a heavy thunderstorm. Especially in Bang Khen and Chatuchak areas. including other areas Causing high flooding on Ratchada Road both inbound and outbound and Lat Phrao Road The water level on the road is about 20 centimeters high, while Ratchadapisek Road is considered critical. because at that time there was water waiting to be drained, almost 50 centimeters high, the staff had to facilitate with public relations to avoid the route
Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, said that last night there was heavy rain on Vibhavadi Road. Intersection Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Ratchadaphisek, Phatthanakan, including Phra Khanong and Bang Na areas, but the heaviest point in front of the Criminal Court. which has a rainfall of up to 140 mm, resulting in flooding And had to mobilize 4 water pumps to help
At about 9:30 a.m., it was reported that the officers had pumped all the water out of Ratchada Road (outbound) in front of the Criminal Court and that cars could travel normally. but the inbound side from Chandrakasem Rajabhat University And at Ratchada Ladprao intersection, there is still water in 1 left lane by accelerating the pump. causing traffic jams and at the end of the collection row in front of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Ratchayothin Tunnel It is now open to the public to be able to travel as usual.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency