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Samut Songkhram braces for floods as Bangkok dries up
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- Samut Songkhram declared three districts (Muang, Amphawa, Bang Khonthi) flood disaster zones and established 33 evacuation shelters for over 6,000 people, bracing for severe flooding from increased Mae Klong Dam water discharge.
- Governor Chayachai Saeng-in reported a sharp increase in dam water discharge, prompting multiple warnings and residents placing sandbags to protect homes and businesses in anticipation of rising water.
- In contrast, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced steadily improving conditions as floodwaters recede and dry up in areas like Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi, and Lat Phrao, allowing residents to move vehicles back.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is intensifying drainage operations with additional pumps, prioritizing lowering canal water levels, clearing roads, and planning repairs for damaged infrastructure in affected districts.
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