KEEP WATERTIGHT: FIVE DOS FOR CITY DWELLERS

FROM SASIN CHALERMLARP

1. Depend mainly on natural waterways and basic facilities.

2. Garbage management is still paramount and should be considered a national agenda.

3. Study weather radar from the Meteorological Department and be prepared.

4. Learn how to survive floodwater and natural disasters.

5. Demand the right thing and be realistic. Ask for floodwater to be drained from houses to canals, instead of asking for tunnels.

FROM HANNARONG YAOWALERS

1. People living in flood-prone areas should move their furniture and belongings to the upper floor.

2. Keep yourself updated with the flood situation on a daily basis.

3. Use public transportation instead of private cars to reduce the number of vehicles on the road during flooding.

4. Study routes carefully to see if they are flooded.

Choose directions wisely.

5. Land surfaces in Bangkok should no longer be elevated when building something because floodwater will always flow from higher to lower ground or elsewhere.