Here comes the rain ...
Bangkok warned as water seeps into Sukhothai
THE NATION September 13, 2012 1:00 am
Residents in 27 at-risk communities in Bangkok have been warned to brace for floods this weekend as heavy rains are expected from tomorrow (Friday) until Monday.
All the flood-prone communities, home to around 1,200 families, are located along the Chao Phraya River in areas that have no embankment.
However, having an embankment is not always a guarantee against flooding. Such is the case in Sukhothai, which has seen water from the Yom River seeping in even though the level is not overflowing the embankment.
"The water is seeping in from under the embankment," Science Minister Plodprasob Surassawadee said yesterday in his capacity as the chair of the Water and Flood Management Commission (WFMC).
He believed the problem stemmed from the fact that the embankment does not have foundation poles, and the high water pressure is causing the seepage. He added that the WFMC has recruited engineers from private companies in a bid to quickly and efficiently end the flooding in Sukhothai.
The commission is also urgently examining embankments in Nakhon Sawan, Sing Buri, Angthong and Ayutthaya.
"We have to identify the riskiest spots and try to minimise that risk," Plodprasob said.
According to Plodprasob, the embankments in Sukhothai, Sing Buri and Angthong were constructed in 2001. However, the embankment in Nakhon Sawan is newer.
'UNPRECEDENTED'
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday reckoned that relevant authorities would have to shift their focus on provinces downstream from Sukhothai.
"We are now assessing the situation and trying to prepare solutions for all possible scenarios," she said.
When asked whether her government would be able to control the flooding, Yingluck said, "I can only say that we are doing our best".
She urged locals to watch out and alert relevant authorities if they noticed any flood risks.
Plodprasob said the problem in Sukhothai was "unprecedented".
In a separate interview, Komsan Maleesee, deputy dean of the Faculty of Engineering at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, said the government should not just say that the problem was beyond control.
"This reflects that the earthen base for the embankment might have sustained problems from last year's flooding," Komsan said. "The government should have done better".
In a related development, WFMC deputy chair and spokesman Chadchart Sittiphan said the list of qualified companies for the submission of water-management concepts under the government's Bt300-billion budget would be announced on September 20.
Sukhothai
Floods have forced the temporary closure of five schools and a vocational institute, sidelining thousands of students.
Wat Ratchathani historical site has also been inundated.
Floods in Sukhothai municipality are spreading to nearby low-lying areas, including tambon Ban Lum, Pak Khwae and Yang Sai in Muang district. Public-health officials are on hand to assist and advise the rising numbers of flood victims.
Phitsanulok
Downstream from Sukhothai, the banks of the Yom River are overflowing homes. Around 7,000 rai of farm fields in Phitsanulok's Bang Rakam and Phrom Phiram districts are submerged. Residents along the river have moved their belongings to higher places and are using boats to travel. A school in Phrom Phiram has been closed temporarily.
Phichit
The overflowing Yom River has inundated 50 houses in Sam Ngam district with one-metre-deep waters. Farmers in tambon Khlong Khachen in Muang district are using boats to harvest their rice fields.
Angthong
More than 450 residents of 148 households have been flooded out in Muang district's tambon Phong Pheng. Thirty boats have been requested and around 30 people asked for tents to live in. Water was one metre deep in some areas. The higher stage of the Chao Phraya has caused a canal to back up in Phong Pheng's tambon Ban It, causing worries that the waters will break through embankments.
Uttaradit
Flood damage is estimated at Bt100 million in Muang and Laplae districts, where 2,000 rai of agricultural areas and 12 roads were covered. Floodwaters are now receding.
Tak
The overflowing Wang River has submerged 333 residences and 2,444 rai of paddy fields in Ban Tak district. Farmers have been advised to monitor the flood situation and are urged speed up the harvest of their crops.
Bangkok warned as water seeps into Sukhothai - The Nation
Bangkok will NEVER flood again -2011
If you believed that would you be interested in purchasing the Rama9 bridge?
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Last edited by Umbuku; 13th September 2012 at 14:35.
We could all sit outside on banana lounges discussing the best way to rebuild a 4WD transmission and agree, through shared stories of conquests supporting our assertions, that there is no basis to the proposition that those least assured of their persuasions are the first to condemn others for theirs.
Doesn't sound good...very sad indeed for those downstream
The hard basket...where it always has been...but to be fair to them it is one hell of a problem
What areas of Bangkok are most flood-proof?
^ The financial district.
"Thailand is way past the days of tuna, pineapples, and bargirls." - Sharky
I can see the waters rising in the neighbourhood...
The area around Rangsit Uni flooded last night. Sure it was one of those flash floods, but it was pretty bad and just shows the shoddy state of the drainage. They are still working on flood prevention in the area - all a little too late as they have had 10 months since the last flooding to prepare...
Oh well, I have my dingy from last time. I know the drill and will be more prepared this time around.
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Got pics, goo?
Those that are elevated.
Nah, I am so bored with floods and flood water that it just isn't worth the effort to raise my camera. Really, we have been here and done it all before...
I just found this map of the flooded areas from last year.
Bangkok Flood Maps for Tourists #ThaiFloodEng | Thai Travel News by Paknam Web
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra wades through the flood in Sukhothai Thursday as part of her government's efforts to help people and restore normalcy.
She's still hot.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30190506.html
Key provinces in the Central region are now battling floods, according to the Royal Irrigation Department.
At press time last night, the latest information was as follows:
Phitsanulok: About 42,300 rai of farmland in Phrom Phiram, Muang Phitsanulok and Bang Rakam districts were now inundated. The floodwater level was also continuing to rise in Phrom Phiram.
Nakhon Sawan: Flash floods swamped many areas in Lat Yao, Krok Phra and Muang Nakhon Sawan districts. In some areas, water was nearly 90cm deep. The level of water in Nakhon Sawan town was also rising.
Chai Nat: Overflows caused floods in low-lying areas in Tambon Wang Man in Wat Sing district. Floodwater was 50- 60cm high. But the situation was expected to return to normal within a few days if there is no more rain in the area.
Ayutthaya: The Chao Phraya, plus the Noi River and Phongpheng Canal all overflowed and flooded Muang Ayutthaya, Bang Ban, Phak Hai, Sena, Bang Sai and Bang Pa-in districts.
Ang Thong: Riverside communities in 12 tambons in Pa Mok, Muang Angthong, Wiset Chai Chan, Chai Yo, and Pho Thong districts were inundated because the Chao Phraya and Noi rivers overflowed.
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