Central provinces warned to brace for floods

Kritsada Boonrat said flooding in the three central provinces was worrying but not as severe as 2011 because major dams such as Bhumibol and Sirikit could take in 30 to 40 per cent more water. 

“Many areas are facing floods and residents are panicking. Flooding is a natural disaster caused by a water volume from the North and pouring rains flowing into the Chao Phraya River. The government, hence, has to releasing water to some areas. For harvesting areas, water would be released into the area after harvesting to store for the next season,” he said. 

He said ineffective drainage was to blame for floods in Bangkok.

He said the Interior minister General Anupong Phaojinda, has ordered Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to install more pumps and dredge drainage pipes for more effective water  management.