“Pak Kret Municipality” is confident that it can handle “high sea water” during October 13-24.

“Pak Kret Municipality” 100% confident to handle “high sea level” Between 13-24 October, he is ready to stress the people not to panic. The staff are working hard. To save the people of Pak Kret from the flood crisis

After the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) issued a notice to monitor high sea levels in the period 13-24 October 2024, announced as a result of the impact of high sea levels. In addition, the large amount of flood water from the upper part of the basin flowed down to enter, causing an increase in the water level in the river. There is a risk of flooding in low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River, Tha Chin River, and Mae Klong River. Therefore, communities outside the dike and temporary dam in areas where there is no permanent water protection line (false line) are asked to watch out for dangerous areas in 7 areas as follows: Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram.

On October 9, 2024, reporters traveled to the seaside community of Wat Pho Ban Oi. and Wat Hong Thong, Bang Phut Sub-District, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, found that Pak Kret Municipality officials are there today The wooden planks were used to build wooden bridges for the villagers along the Chao Phraya River . In the area of ​​Pak Dan community, Khan Ruea community, Bang Phut community, ready to build a 1.20 meter high water barrier for a long distance. Alternately with sandbags to be placed as dams to block water at different places. To prepare for sea level rise. Prevent water from flowing into the indoor community.

Mrs. Phirom Dodnu, 76 years old, or Rom’s aunt, a small town by the river in the area, said that her house was flooded in the surrounding area. But he still hasn’t entered the house. The town has come to build a wooden bridge to allow people to walk into the house without going through water. and the health department provides generic medicines Comes with medicine to treat athlete’s foot. The cause of the floods comes from the level of water that rises and falls every day. He didn’t mind because he was used to it. As for the wooden bridge that the town made, it made it more comfortable. It’s easy to walk to the market, without risking getting into the water. He was a little concerned whether the water would flood or not. But prepare to carry things up to a safe place first.

At the same time, Mr. Sonthaya Kongsanoh, 40 years old, a resident along the river in the area, said that his house is currently not so much affected by the flooding situation. The water level also changes daily. There will only be a problem with some flooding on the way in. It still does not affect your daily life. Now the Pak Kret Municipality has come to build a wooden bridge. Divide the medicine and block the embankment to prevent flooding from affecting the interior. For his part, he is still not worried and believes that the amount of water will definitely be less than in 2022 and not flood until 2011. This year’s rain is not scary. I would like to tell the villagers who are worried that if their homes are not in danger, the villagers who live on the embankment will not have flooding problems. I think it’s still a long way off. which their homes are preparing to deal with There are some things in low-lying areas that need to be built to prevent flooding.

On the other hand, Second Lieutenant Panupong Bantasak, a member of Pak Kret Municipality, said that the Pak Kret Municipality By Mr. Kawichai Bansak, arrangements were made to establish flood prevention lines for the people in Pak Kret Village, 9.7 kilometers in total, about 1-2 weeks earlier earthworks were established in low areas 1.20 meters, placing sandbags 50 centimeters high in front of people’s homes in the coastal area. which is on the line that goes up and down water.

In the flooded areas, a wooden bridge was built to allow people to travel. Only a small part of the area will be flooded. Pak Kret Municipality has guidelines for prevention. One part brought officers from the town. The Department of Public Health and Environment came to distribute generic medicines. and medicine to treat athlete’s foot for the people. Pak Kret Municipality is 100% confident that they can prevent and prepare to deal with floods. Only some spots may be affected by sea rise on October 13-24.

However, Pak Kret Municipality measures the amount of water all the time. For the people in Pak Kret Municipality, all 5 sub-districts, don’t worry. Pak Kret Municipality and officials in front of various departments work hard To save the people of Pak Kret from the flood crisis And the current situation is only in the investigation stage. I want the people to have confidence in the work of Pak Kret Municipality.