Bangkok Warns Saen Saeb Canal Residents of Rising Water
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration warned residents along the Saen Saeb Canal in Nong Chok, Khlong Sam Wa, and Min Buri districts to watch for rising water levels after opening a drainage gate on Canal 13 to increase outflow. The gate was opened by 30 cm at 10:00 a.m., diverting water from Canal 13 in Nong Chok and Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani, into the Saen Saeb Canal, which may raise levels within the next hour. Residents are advised to monitor updates, observe water changes, and contact local district offices or the Bangkok hotline for assistance.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued a warning for residents along the Saen Saeb Canal in Nong Chok, Khlong Sam Wa, and Min Buri districts to monitor rising water levels after opening the drainage gate at the end of Canal 13 to increase outflow. The announcement was posted on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Facebook page at 11:00 a.m. today, stating that the drainage gate at the end of Canal 13 (lower) was opened by 30 centimeters at 10:00 a.m. to divert water from Canal 13 in Nong Chok and Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani Province into the Saen Saeb Canal, which may cause water levels to rise within the next hour. Areas to watch include: 1) Nong Chok, Kok Faet, Khu Fai Nueang sub-districts in Nong Chok district; 2) Sai Kong Din Tai sub-district in Khlong Sam Wa district; 3) Saen Saeb sub-district in Min Buri district. Residents are advised to monitor updates, observe water level changes, especially in low-lying areas, and report any abnormal situations to the district office for assistance. The Bangkok Drainage Office will continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with the Royal Irrigation Department to manage water and mitigate impacts. For flooding or assistance, contact via Line @traffyfondue, phone 0-2248-5115, or the Bangkok hotline 1555 24/7.
