Governor of Bangkok monitors the rain situation.

Governor of Bangkok monitors the rain situation. Emphasize readiness to help the people The matter of transparency is still serious. Corrupt people don't keep it.

Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Executive Committee No. 21/2023 at Rattanakosin Room. Bangkok City Hall (Giant Swing). The meeting reported on the rain situation and preparations of Bangkok. During this period Thailand will still have dense rain. As for the second half of the month (October), there will be an increase in cold air masses. and the rain became lighter For the accumulated rainfall at the Department of Drainage (DPO) in 2023 (1 Jan. - 1 Oct. 2023) was 1,284.5 mm., less than the average, equivalent to 5.4%, with the 30-year average of rainfall. STN is 1,357.8 mm.

As for preparations in Bangkok by the Office of the Municipality, it is as follows: 1. Arrange staff to monitor the rain and water situation 24 hours a day. 2. Clean and clean drainpipes. Open the water flow. 3. Check and prepare the water pump station. flood gate Drainage tunnel 4. Survey and install temporary water pumps 5. Reduce water levels in ditches and canals to a low level 6. Prepare emergency water pumps 7. Coordinate with agencies Various construction projects in the area that are not yet completed and 8. Coordinate with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. In addition, Bangkok also has a center to prevent and solve flood problems in the Bangkok area. and the duties of various agencies under Bangkok are assigned along with the telephone numbers of the main coordinators of each agency

by the Department of Drainage Has a duty to report risk points Fix risk points Reduce the water level in the canal according to plan. Prepare the officials Report water situation information and support water pumps for district offices District office section Has a duty to go out and work when it rains. The district director ordered the problem to be resolved. Situation report Follow the situation in low-lying areas. Including checking the plan and determining the location for installing the water pump.

The Mechanical Factory Division, Finance Department, is responsible for providing assistance services to people in the event of vehicle failure, arranging forklifts, tow trucks, and facilitating traffic. The Public Works Department is responsible for arranging urgent repair units (Best Service), supporting tools and materials. Inspect and monitor public utilities, electric trains, tall buildings, or billboards.

The municipal office is responsible for arranging patrol cars to go to the area. Arrange transportation services to pick up and drop off people. Bureau of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Has a duty to help affected people Support tools and materials and organize a water absorption unit to support the district office

Department of Traffic and Transport Its duty is to publicize news about the water situation on smart traffic signs. Support information from CCTV cameras, check the readiness of the Trunk Radio system, Public Relations Office Has a duty to publicize news Inform the issue of the impact of the people from the flooding problem to the relevant agencies to expedite the resolution.

As for the Bangkok Budget Office It is responsible for supporting the budget for the procurement of sandbags. and solving flood problems. The Department of Health is responsible for providing advice on health and disease prevention. Including supporting medicines and the Environment Agency Its duty is to campaign for proper garbage disposal. As well as taking care of trees so that they do not fall down. In addition, Bangkok has established a gathering point for officials to solve and alleviate flooding problems in 6 flood risk points to cover the entire Bangkok area.

Solving the problem of rising sea water A plan has been made for arranging sandbags with a length of 4,748 meters (alignment 1,151 m., reinforced line 1,105 m., waterproof line 2,008 m., boat launch channel 484 m.), using 276,300 sandbags. According to the current progress. 3,668 meters of sandbags have been lined up, 219,170 sandbags have been used, accounting for 80%.

In this regard, the Governor of Bangkok has emphasized on preparing to provide assistance to the people, along with praising, encouraging, and thanking all officials who have made Bangkok's drainage in a better direction. As for the matter that must be taken seriously continuously, it is the matter of transparency in applying for various licenses. The Governor of Bangkok said that we must take care of the people. Do not let people be taken advantage of. If there is evidence of corruption, it will not be kept.

Source: Thai News Agency