Bangkok could be completely inundated by flooding
Govt. grants five day public holiday so people can flee the Thai capital
27/10/2011 / EMERGENCY
Thailand's capital city is facing a major flood alert with
warnings Bangkok might be completely inundated as the city faces a
surge in run-off waters from the north.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra warned citizens: "After
assessing the situation, we expect floodwater to remain in Bangkok
for around two weeks to one month before going into the sea."
In response to flooding in central areas and around Bangkok,
World Vision Thailand has so far met the needs of some 14,000
people who have been inundated (in some cases for weeks) by
providing food survival packs.
It is also meeting the needs of children, having set up four
Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) this week. The facilities provide
children with a safe place to play and continue their
education.
World Vision estimates the relief and longer term recovery
response in Thailand could take up to six months.
Bangkok citizens are bracing themselves for the worst, bulk
buying food and bottled water which is now dwindling in supply.
There is huge uncertainty as to how the city of 12 million will
handle imminent power, food and clean water shortages.
The floods have killed at least 366 people since mid-July and
disrupted the lives of nearly 2.5 million. More than 113,000 people
are displaced and living in shelters.
The Government has declared a five-day holiday, running from
Thursday October 27th until Monday October 31st to allow people to
leave the city and escape the worst of the floods.
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