Water level in Chao Phraya river higher than that recorded in the big flood in 1995

Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra indicated that the water level in the Chao Phraya River has reached 2.30 meters today, breaking the 1995’s record, with evacuation warning already issued to those living outside flood walls.

People living outside of the flood barriers along the river have been under evacuation whilst those within the walls are advised to monitor the situation closely. The Bangkok Governor further added that the flood level in Khlong Premprachakon is very high and that people living in the vicinity of the canal should be extra vigilant.

However, the Bangkok Metropolitan Adnministration is going to propose to the government to make this Friday and next Monday public holidays given that the northern torrent will be arriving close to Bangkok and the sea level is rising.