Bangkok is bracing itself for the worst as floodwater continues to flow into the city, with runoff from the north leaving many roads in the city's Sai Mai, Don Muang, Lak Si and Bang Phlad districts flooded.
According to local media reports, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration says 4 billion cubic meters of floodwater from Ayutthaya is expected to reach the capital by Wednesday through the western areas of the city. The problem is, the city can only drain 400 million cubic meters per day, say officials.
As of Tuesday morning, major tourist areas in central Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit Road, Khao San Road, Siam and Silom, remained unaffected by the incoming runoff from the central plains provinces. Shopping malls, bars and restaurants in those areas are operating as normal, but tourists should follow the situation closely given the lack of certainty.
Many riverside piers, restaurants and homes on low-lying sections of the Chao Phraya River have been flooded, as well as suburban areas of Bangkok.
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