BMA accelerates Nong Chok drainage

Today 12:32 Key points summarised by AI

BMA accelerates drainage efforts in Nong Chok district, successfully lowering water levels by approximately 10cm through coordinated sluice gate operations and inter-agency efforts.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt apologizes for severe congestion at flood compensation claim centers, with registrations surpassing one million applicants, far exceeding initial projections.
City Hall plans to expand walk-in registration points, split queue card distribution into shifts, and mobilize personnel from non-flooded districts to streamline the flood relief claim process and ensure efficient, accurate document verification.

Elderly woman swept from bridge by strong currents and drowns in Trang

Today 11:54 Key points summarised by AI

A 60-year-old woman tragically drowned in Trang after a sudden flash flood, fueled by heavy rainfall, swept her off a bridge while she was returning from a fishing trip.
Her body was recovered 2.5 kilometers downstream six hours later, highlighting the rapid and dangerous force of the mountain runoff.
The incident occurred amid widespread severe weather across southern Thailand, prompting flash flood warnings in Krabi and a major landslide in Phang-nga.
Authorities are urging residents in high-risk zones to monitor weather advisories closely, as heavy rainfall is expected to continue across the region until October 25.