BANGKOK, Oct 21 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday urged city dwellers to move their belongings to safe locations in preparation for imminent flooding in the capital.

“People in all areas of Bangkok should prepare to move their possessions to cope with the situation,” Ms Yingluck said. “The government’s Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC) initially designated Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports as temporary shelters for possible evacuation. More shelters will be designated once the government assesses the water level.”

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