Flood spots reduced to 14: City HallBangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang, third from right, inspects a drainage system during a tour with the press yesterday. Apichart JinakulCity Hall is stepping up efforts to improve drainage systems ahead of the seasonal flooding with some 14 areas in the capital remaining prone to inundation, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said yesterday. Pol Gen Aswin said City Hall has implemented measures to deal with annual floods, adding that flood-prone locations in the city, many in low-lying spots, have been reduced from 17 to 14. He also inspected a newly completed drainage system that utilises a pipe jacking method at Kasetsart University. City Hall's department of drainage and sewerage has launched a project to improve 15 pumping stations along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 28, 2020 23:03 UTC