Bangkok preps for more bad weather from Nov 5-9 - Bangkok Post

Dark rain clouds hang above Government House in Bangkok. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ramping up flood recovery operations while preparing for a fresh round of severe weather expected to affect the capital and other parts of Thailand over the coming days.

Deputy Bangkok governor Tavida Kamolvej said about 150,000 residents have registered for financial assistance through the city's Claim Bangkok system following recent flooding. District offices have inspected and assessed damage at around 12,000 households, while another 8,000 cases are currently under review.

The BMA has deployed more than 200 additional assessment officers from central agencies to support district teams. The officers are initially working alongside district engineers and local officials. The accelerated inspections come as Bangkok braces for another spell of unstable weather.

Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered all district offices to monitor conditions after the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecast thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail between Nov 5 and 9.

City authorities have lowered water levels in canals and other water-retention systems to create additional capacity for runoff from heavy rainfall. District offices have also been instructed to monitor areas vulnerable to falling trees and storm-related damage.

Mr Chadchart said most recurring flood-prone locations are associated with major infrastructure projects, including rail transit construction sites.

While water in these areas generally recedes within an hour, localised drainage problems remain in some locations, such as Soi Ramkhamhaeng 90, where construction work has affected water flow. The TMD has warned of heavy rain in parts of Central Plains region, including Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, as well as the eastern and southern regions in the next 24 hours.