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North-bound train services from Bangkok resumed yesterday,but flooded tracks keep south-bound service suspended

Saen Saap canal will be used to drain water from the flooded N.Bangkok into Chao Phraya river

If all BMA's flood walls hold up today-Nov.1,flood water in Bangplad should begin to recede along w/ the tides

Incoming flood water exceeds drainage volume yesterday,will continue for next few days due to rising sea tide

Flood water drainage rate towards E./W of Bkk at faster rate;Thonburi drains 70% of incoming water;raising water level 4-5 cm/day there

One-fourth (3,000) of the 12,000 mn cubic m. water mass in Thailand is engulfing Bangkok

Flood level at Don Muang Airport,Vibhavadi,Phaholyothin Rds to rise slightly for next few days

Cooler temp. in N,NE w/ scattered rain; widespread scattered heavy rain in eastern / southern provinces today-Oct 31

Diverting of flood water to E. Bangkok could put Lat Krabang Industrial Estate at risk,Dr Seri Supranit said