Eight provinces including Bangkok warned of high-tide flooding until 4 Nov
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The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned eight provinces, including Bangkok, to prepare for possible flooding from high tides between 31 Oct and 4 Nov. Water may overflow at the Chao Phraya, Bang Pakong, Tha Chin and Mae Klong river mouths, it said on 1 Nov.
Why it matters
The ONWR said communities outside flood embankments and roads along Sukhumvit, Suksawat and Rama II are particularly at risk. Unsettled weather with thunderstorms is also expected from 2 to 6 Nov.
What's next
Authorities urged agencies and residents in the eight provinces to monitor water levels closely; the high-tide warning period runs until 4 Nov.
Key dates
- 31 OctPeriod of high tides expected to raise water levels begins.
- 1 NovONWR issues its nationwide water situation report as of 07:00 and warns eight provinces.
- 2–6 NovUnsettled weather with thunderstorms, strong gusts and isolated heavy rain expected.
- 4 NovHigh-tide period expected to end.
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Sources
- Khaosod EnglishView original →
