Governor blames topography for severe flooding in Bangkok
A basin-like formation at Mcot Junction, which makes it difficult to drain water out, was the cause of severe flooding in the area after heavy rains on Wednesday (September 23), Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang explained.
Aswin said that several districts in Bangkok faced the same issue, especially Wang Thonglang and Din Daeng districts that saw 124 millimetres and 120mm of rain per hour respectively.
The strong winds also brought down many trees on the streets in Din Daeng. He said officials in the area were told to cut the trees so that traffic could move again.
In Huai Khwang district, officials had to drain the floodwater with two pumps, while taking out a big amount of trash which was blocking the water flow.
Mcot Junction, located in Huai Khwang district, was a hot topic of discussion on the Internet after a video showing vehicles being swept into the flood by the wave went viral.
The governor said the junction had a unique topography like a basin, leading to water logging during rains and causing major flooding.