The water level of the Mekong River continues to rise, and Bangkok, Thailand, is ready

Original title: the water level of the Mekong River continues to rise, and Bangkok, Thailand is ready

On October 3, asayun, mayor of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, took a boat with personnel from relevant departments of the municipal government to inspect the water situation and flood control preparation of the Mekong River in Bangkok, and expressed condolences to the people of communities along the Mekong River. Photo by Zhao Jingnan of China News Agency
China News Agency, Bangkok, October 3 (Zhao Jingnan) - in view of the threat posed by the rising water level of the Mekong River to the Thai capital Bangkok, Bangkok mayor asayun said on the 3rd that he was closely monitoring the water situation and making preparations for flood control.
Affected by tropical storms, northern, northeastern and central Thailand have suffered floods in recent days, leading to the rising water level of the Mekong River. On October 2 and 3, rainfall also occurred in Bangkok, bringing greater pressure to the local flood control work.

On October 3, asayun, mayor of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, distributed condolences to some people in need. On the same day, asayun and personnel from relevant departments of the municipal government took a boat to inspect the water situation and flood control preparations of the Mekong River in Bangkok, and expressed condolences to the people of communities along the Mekong River. Photo by Zhao Jingnan of China News Agency
Asayun and relevant departments of the municipal government took a boat to inspect the water situation and flood control preparations of the Mekong River in Bangkok on the 3rd, and expressed condolences to the communities along the Mekong River. He said that Bangkok has prepared a number of flood control plans and measures to ensure that Bangkok will not have a major flood like that in 2011.
He said that the municipal government has reinforced the nearly 79 km long flood control dam in the Bangkok section of the Mekong River, prepared flood control sandbags, and comprehensively inspected and maintained the pumps and facilities of 97 pumping stations. At the same time, arrange personnel to patrol the site 24 hours a day, so as to take immediate action in case of flood.

On October 3, workers salvaged floating objects in the Bangkok reach of the Mekong River to facilitate flood discharge. Photo by Zhao Jingnan of China News Agency
Asayun also reminded merchants and residents along the Mekong River to guard against possible flood intrusion. He also asked the relevant communities to prepare for the evacuation and resettlement of personnel in case of emergency.
Thailand's Water Conservancy Department predicts that more floods will be discharged in the upper reaches of the Mekong River around October 5, and the flood control facilities in Bangkok will be put to a greater test at that time. (end)