BANGKOK, 30 October 2011 -Lat Phrao District Director, Bopit Sangkaew, yesterday instructed the district officials to be on the lookout for the water level in Lat Phrrao Canal, urging them to be ready for the floods.
Mr. Bopit also reported that water level in the district remained normal and there were no signs of flooding yet except for some low-lying areas which could be slightly flooded such as in the back of Sena Niwet 2 community.
He added however that the authorities had built more barriers and installed more water pumps in the aforementioned areas.
The District Director expressed his concerns over the exact amount of water that could hit the area.
Nonetheless he said that he had discussed with community leaders, local politicians, and other related officials flood measures, citing the district’s readiness to evacuate its residents should the need arise.
