WITH rain falling incessantly Family Transport (2002) Co., Ltd., the operator of Saen Saep canal passenger boat service, announced a temporary suspension of service from 11.45 a.m. today (Sep. 25) amid continuing rising water levels, Amarin TV said.
JS100 Radio said on Facebook that the company would inform the public once water levels recede and service can resume as normal.
Saen Saep canal boat service is a vital waterway transport in Bangkok, covering a total distance of approximately 17.24 kilometres. It serves a main route extending from Wat Si Bun Rueang pier in Bang Kapi district to Phan Fa Lilat pier in Phra Nakhon district, with operations divided into two sections: Phan Fa Lilat–Pratunam and Pratunam–Wat Si Bun Rueang.
Meanwhile persistent heavy rain also led to water levels in Rangsit Prayoonsak canal in Rangsit City municipality reaching “Red Flag” warning level at 2.30 p.m., indicating the highest risk of flash flooding, Naewna newspaper said.
Water is also surging up from drain pipes and spilling onto surrounding roadways as incessant heavy rain has caused water levels to rise rapidly, exceeding the area’s drainage capacity.
Rangsit City municipality and relevant agencies are operating water pumps at full capacity. They have issued warnings to residents in at-risk areas, particularly those living along Rangsit canal and nearby, urging them to move their belongings to higher ground, relocate their vehicles to safer areas, and closely monitor water situation updates around the clock.
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Top and Front Page: A Saen Saep canal passenger boat. Photo – Amarin TV
Insert: Water at Rangsit Prayoonsak canal reaches red flag level. Photo – Naewna
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