Bangkok declares end of disaster situation
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center has issued an official announcement, stating that the disaster situation in the metropolitan area caused by an earthquake has now ended.
All areas in the city are no longer disaster zonas, except for the area around the construction site of the new State Audit Office (SAO) building on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak district, the statement said on April 3.
The center stated that although the overall disaster situation in Bangkok has returned to normal, search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the collapsed building. Officials from various agencies, including rescue workers, structural engineers, and medical teams, are continuing rescue efforts using modern equipment and technology to minimize risks to the personnel involved.
The center explained that the operation area has been divided into zones, with task forces mobilized to search for those who may still be trapped inside. Drones are being used to survey from above, and special equipment is being employed to detect life signs.
Additionally, a team of experts specializing in rescue operations in collapsed areas has been deployed to assist in the mission.
The BMA urged the public to refrain from approaching the construction site to ensure safety and avoid hindering the work of the rescue teams. The public is also advised to closely follow updates from the relevant authorities and adhere to official guidance.
Individuals affected or with relevant information can contact the appropriate agencies for assistance, the BMA added.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific area in Bangkok is still considered a disaster zone after the earthquake?
Which specific area in Bangkok is still considered a disaster zone after the earthquake?
The only area in Bangkok still designated as a disaster zone is around the construction site of the new State Audit Office (SAO) building. This location is on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road in Chatuchak district, where search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Q.What kind of resources are being used in the ongoing search and rescue operation?
What kind of resources are being used in the ongoing search and rescue operation?
Rescue efforts involve officials from various agencies, including rescue workers, structural engineers, and medical teams. They are using modern equipment, technology, drones for surveying, and special equipment to detect life signs in the collapsed building area.
Q.What advice has the BMA given to the public regarding the ongoing rescue efforts?
What advice has the BMA given to the public regarding the ongoing rescue efforts?
The BMA has urged the public not to approach the construction site, both for their safety and to prevent obstruction of rescue work. They also advised people to follow updates from authorities and adhere to official guidance.
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