Suvarnabhumi director confident no flood at Thailand's main international airport

BANGKOK, Oct 27 – Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's main international airport, has installed and activated flood prevention measures to brace for the possible flooding in its compound, Airport Director Anirut Thanomkulbutra said Wednesday.

Flying Officer Anirut mapped out precautionary measures by discussing plans with communities located near the airport as well as related agencies including the Royal Irrigation Department.

He said he is confident that the airport would not be affected by flooding as the airport currently has 23.5 kilometres of 3.5-metre-high flood prevention embankments surrounding it, and a water retention area with an extensive storage capacity, and an efficient drainage system, Mr Anirut said.

Water pumps with capacity to drain one million cubic metres of water per day, have been installed to the East and West of the airport.

In addition, the workers are on high alert and continue monitoring the water level in the area as well as keeping it below 1.40 metres above median sea level.

However, Mr Anirut gave assurances the measures in place will not cause flooding in the communities.

The water level surrounding the airport was set not to be over 80 centimetres deep. (MCOT online news)