Flooding is receding throughout Nonthaburi to the extent that Governor Wichien Puttiwinyu said yesterday Nov. 27 that the whole province could be dry by Dec. 15.
“The situation should return to normal at several key spots by December 1,” he said, according to the Nation.
Nonthaburi residents have begun returning to their houses and cleaning up in areas where water has already drained.
A petition has been going around to stop Nonthaburi officials from forming barriers along Highway 340 and draining water near the route against locals wishes. About the petition, Wichien said that the steps taken were to benefit the majority of people. “But we are also trying to minimize impacts on the minority,” he said, adding that the drying of Highway 340 would make for easier delivery of aid and pumps to flooded areas.
In nearby Rangsit, deputy city mayor Decha Klinkusum said his administrative body would meet with local people to put together plans to salvage their flooded area. “We will try to drain all flood water out before December 5,” Decha said.
For photos of the situation in Sai Noi, Nonthaburi in early November click here.
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Sai Noi, Nonthaburi has been inundated since late October. Photo: Gavin Nazareth
