High tide may flood Bangkok riverside areas from 9 to 17 Nov
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Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned that high tides on the Chao Phraya River could flood low-lying riverside and canal areas of Bangkok and six central provinces from 9 to 17 Nov. The highest risk is each morning, roughly 06:00 to 13:30.
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Why it matters
The DDPM singled out low-lying land along the river and canals, and communities outside flood embankments in Bangkok. Floating restaurants and riverbank construction sites have been told to take precautions.
What's next
The alert runs to 17 Nov, and the navy publishes tide levels on the Hydrographic Department website.
Key dates
- 5 NovThe Royal Thai Navy's Hydrographic Department published Announcement No.15/2569 with tide forecasts.
- 9 NovHigh-tide alert period begins for Bangkok and six central provinces.
- 16 NovLast day of forecast high tides near Royal Thai Navy Headquarters in Bangkok.
- 17 NovAlert period ends; last day of forecast high tides at Phra Chulachomklao Fort in Samut Prakan.
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