Bangkok , Thailand ( CNN ) -- Residents of Thailand 's Munag Ake village are being urged to evacuate the area early Tuesday morning , according to Thailand 's Flood Relief Operations Center . The center 's director said parts of a dike at Tambon Lak Hok , MuangÂ District , Â PathumÂ Thani province have broken and a mass of water is expected to flow into the village . Flood waters could reach almost five feet ( 1.5 meters ) in the village . The FROC said the Royal Thai Armed Forces will have vehicles at Rangsit University in Munag Ake village and will be moving residents out of the area . In addition , the Thai Cabinet announced Tuesday public holidays for the end of the month due to anticipated high tides , which could further devastate the flood-ravaged country . The holidays will be from Thursday to next Monday and will be effective in 21 provinces that are still under water , including Bangkok and its suburban provinces , a government spokeswoman said . `` The government would like to give time to people in affected areas to prepare for floods during high tide periods between ( October ) 28 to 30 . Some people who have houses outside Bangkok could be able to live there during flood period , '' said Thitima Chaiseang , the government spokeswoman . Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra urged employers in both the private and public sectors to allow time off for staff affected by the floods . In addition to allowing time off , Thailand 's Public Health Minister Wittaya Buranasiri has ordered health units be established to help ease the stress of residents . He said there are about 100,000 people suffering from stress related to the flooding . Also , starting Tuesday , the CEO of Nok Air announced the airline is canceling flights in and out of Bangkok 's Don Muang Airport until October 31 due to the `` flood crisis . '' . Pate Sarasin , CEO of Nok Air , posted a Twitter message saying `` the water level is now at a critical area at the northern part of the runway . '' Nok Air is allowing customers to change their flights free of charge . On Monday , floodwaters in Bangkok reached Don Muang Airport , one of the Thai capital 's two main airports and home to the flood relief operation command , according to a governor . In addition to Don Muang , residents in five other areas should prepare for floods , move their belongings to upper floors and take shelter at evacuation centers , Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said in a news conference on Monday . Thammasat University 's gymnasium , which has been used as an evacuation center , is also flooded and without electricity and is itself being evacuated , the governor added . As a remedy , about 4,000 people will be bused to Rajamangala Stadium in central Bangkok with the help of 300 to 400 volunteers , according to the governor . In the east , the industrial estates of Lat Krabang and Bang Chan remained under threat , and volunteers were sought for help with sandbagging . The governor urged the public not to panic and to follow his reports closely . Protecting Bangkok was a priority because it comprises the economic heart of Thailand , Prime Minister Yingluck told CNN Sunday . `` But it does n't mean we have no concern for the people who are suffering from the flooding , '' she added . The decision to divert water through canals in Bangkok means parts of the city and its surrounding suburbs , such as Rangsit , are flooded . Residents have resorted to moving out of flooded homes by boat or anything that could float -- or wading through water with plastic bags of belongings balanced on their heads or pets tucked into clothes . The government has called the flooding the worst to afflict the nation in half a century and said some areas might require more than a month before waters recede . More high tides are expected in the coming week , which could cause rivers to back up , further raising water levels , according to Thailand 's Flood Relief Operations Command . The government has set up more than 1,700 shelters nationwide , and more than 113,000 people have taken refuge . Many residents waded through dirty water in the capital in recent days , as they made a desperate attempt to save their belongings . The flooding has already killed 356 people , with nearly 9 million others affected , authorities said . Overall damage from the floods has risen and could top $ 6 billion , with the worst yet to come as the waters destroy shops and paralyze factories nationwide , the Thai Finance Ministry said . Thailand derives a significant portion of its revenue from tourism , which has been hurt by the flooding . CNN 's Kocha Olarn and Karen Smith contributed to this report .
Residents of Munag Ake village are being urged to evacuate after parts of an area dike broke . The Thai Cabinet announced national holidays to give residents time to prepare for high tide . Thailand 's Public Health Minister has ordered health units be established to help people dealing with stress caused by flooding . Damage from the flood is estimated at more than $ 6 billion , the government estimates .