Barriers raised around Suvarnabhumi
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Authorities at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday raised the height of temporary dykes to four metres and also had metre-high sandbag barriers piled up along surrounding roads in a bid to prevent flooding.
Somchai Sawasdipol, acting director of the Airports of Thailand (AOT), said the Highway Department had been working on strengthening dykes for 10 days now, and the operation should be completed by today.
Meanwhile, the Lat Krabang Canal would be dredged to allow space for more water, while the airport is also helping the Royal Irrigation Department drain water rapidly. Volunteers have been helping out.
