Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reassured the public that Bangkok will not be hit by floods, as the current volume of rainwater is lower than it was in 2011, when a major flood occurred.
Ms Paetongtarn inspected the water situation on Wednesday at the Royal Irrigation Department in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi. She said that in 2011, the country was hit by five storms, but this year only one storm has affected the country.
Additionally, rainfall in 2011 was over 25% higher than usual, while this year has seen just 2% more rainfall than average. Major dams can still hold more water this year, unlike in 2011, when they were already at capacity and had to release excess water.
"For those concerned about potential flooding in Bangkok, there is no need to worry. Bangkok will not be flooded," Ms Paetongtarn stated.
On Wednesday, rainfall in some northern areas caused water to flow from the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan rivers into the Chao Phraya River in Nakhon Sawan.
Local authorities in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including Bangkok and nearby provinces, are preparing to manage the incoming water from the North.
