Saturday 26 November 2011

Photos of the Week

A Thai flag is partially submerged by floodwater on Arun Amarin Road in Bangkok.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration holds a "Big Cleaning Day" activity on Phahon Yothin Road, following the draining of floodwater. Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra claims the area will be clean by the end of the year. 

The water level at Don Muang Temple has receded by approximately 40cm. 

Worasart Apaipong, deputy director-general of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), checks water quality and distributes Effective Microorganisms (EM) liquid. He was joined by staff from the PCD, the Federation of Thai Industries, members of the press and volunteers.

The water level between Rangsit-Pathum Thani soi 29 and soi 30 and in nearby Rangsit market has receded by 50cm. 

Don Muang district of Bangkok has been under 50cm to 80 cm of floodwater for over a month, making boats the only viable mode of transportation for local residents. 

Several areas in Muang Ake housing estate in Pathum Thani are still inundated with floodwater.

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