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Bangkok inundation spreading
Report from The Nation dated 26 October 2011 :-
Bangkok inundation spreading
The inundation at Don Mueang on Wednesday spreaded to Lak Si via Vibhavadi-Rangsit highway and to Saphan Mai via Paholyothin Road.
The water is expected to further move to Lat Phrao junction.
The overflow of Chao Phraya River happened in several areas along the embankment coinciding with high tide around 6.13 am.
Bangkok's Yaowarat Chinatown has been inundated since 3.00 am due to the overflow. The initial inundation was recorded at 80 centimeters before receding to 50 centimeters. Workers are trying to pump the water out of the area. The inundation disrupted morning's transactions at the popular wet market, Talad Noi.
In Bang Phlat, the severe inundation has persisted on Charan Sawitwong Road and workers are trying to fix the dyke.
Police have completely closed traffic on Arun Amarin Road due to flood.
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