BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok authorities are confident in their management of the high water levels in the Chao Phraya River, which are currently sustained by significant upstream discharge (around 2,800 cubic meters per second) and persistent high tides.
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed the situation is under control following inspections, noting that the river level remains 70 centimeters below the main flood barrier, thanks to effective defences and a “pumping battle” strategy used to manage seepage.
The BMA expects water levels to stabilize over November 11-12 before starting to decline.
All flood defences, including sandbag reinforcements, are 100% complete, and all districts are maintaining a 24-hour watch over upstream flow, high tides, and rainfall.
However, the BMA has issued a close monitoring warning for 11 low-lying communities outside the main barriers, while also receiving some good news from the weather front: the risk of heavy rainfall has diminished as a storm has shifted away, and a cold front is expected from November 13, further reducing rainfall concerns. (TNA)
