6 large water pumps are now being deployed in certain areas of Bangkok to drain excess water from the capital city. The environment minister expects the pumps to help lower water levels in Bangkok once they are operating at full capacity.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Warawut Silpa-archa revealed Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt called him to ask for support in the form of water pumps. He thus ordered the Department of Water Resources to install six 30-inch water pumps at certain locations. One of the pumps was making its way to Phra Khanong pumping station and another was being installed in the Srinagarindra-Bang Na area. The minister said running 3-4 of the large, 30-inch pumps at full capacity will be able to help reduce water levels in Bangkok.
Mr. Warawut also spoke of an impending influx of water from north of Bangkok. He said he needs to discuss the potential for drainage of each canal in Bangkok with the city’s governor. Periods of high sea level will also make water discharge difficult and necessitate the use of more water pumps. Nonetheless, the minister said the Department of Water Resources will gladly provide support to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. (NNT)
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