webfact Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Flood woes will ease, if rains cease, says Chatchai This aerial picture shows the site of breached earth dam in Lop Buri, which has caused widespread flooding in nearby farmland and villages. Situation in the Chao Phraya basin under control, says minister. FLOODING in the Chao Phraya River Basin will be resolved within one month if there is no more rain, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister General Chatchai Sarikulya confirmed yesterday. However, many dams are still full and the Northeastern region is still suffering from severe flooding. Chatchai went to Ayutthaya and Chai Nat provinces yesterday with Royal Irrigation Department (RID) director-general Somkiat Prajamwong to monitor the flood situation in the Chao Phraya River Basin by helicopter and to have a meeting with local authorities and related agencies about flood mitigation. After his inspection, he said the flood situation in the river basin was under control and the situation would be resolved within one month, if there were no more rains. “The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is trying its best to help farmers during the floods. As we have seen in the current situation, the flood problem will be over soon. The ministry will order the Chao Phraya Dam [authorities] to reduce the water discharge, if there is no more rain, to relieve the flood problems of the people downstream,” Chatchai said. Nevertheless, he said that the discharge rate at the Chao Phraya must “remain” no more than 2,600 cubic metres per second this week. If there is no more incoming water, the dam discharge will be reduced to the normal rate of 700 cubic metres per second. He added that according to the Meteorological Department’s weather forecast for the next 10 days, it was unlikely any storm would come to Thailand. Somkiat confirmed that the worst part of this year’s flood season has already passed, as the Chao Phraya’s water level in Nakhon Sawan province has started to get lower. As for measures to relieve flooding in the Chao Phraya Basin, Somkiat said the RID had ordered officials at the Bhumibol and Sirikit dams, on the upper reach of the river basin, to stop draining water. This was to preserve the water for the upcoming dry season and reduce the overall volume of the Chao Phraya. In terms of the downstream area, the RID has allocated 12 flood-retention fields to store water. These fields have already reduced the overall water volume in the Chao Phraya by up to 1.202 billion cubic metres, and there is still room for up to 310 million cubic metres. After updating the latest situation, Chatchai praised all relevant agencies, saying they had made very good preparations for this year’s flood season. He said damage had been limited even though there had been 30 per cent more rain than average. However, noted that there were still many reports of flood damage from other areas, especially in the North and Northeastern regions. These included a report that an earth dam in the Khok Samrong district of Lop Buri province had collapsed early yesterday, causing a massive amount of water to inundate farmland downstream and threaten many villages. The chief of the Tambon Phaniad Administrative Organisation said the dam collapsed at 4am after the 400-rai (64-hectare) reservoir filled to capacity following many days of heavy rains. The embankment collapsed across a width of about 10 metres and continued to widen during the day. Local officials rushed to the scene to try to stop the water, while an urgent warning was issued to people living downstream to brace for possible flash flooding. Meanwhile, above-capacity storage in Ubonrat Dam in Khon Kaen province affected people both upstream and downstream, as the Phong River burst its banks and flooded many villages and farmland. The water from the Phong, which is a tributary of the Chi River, also aggravated floods in the Chi River basin in the Northeast. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30329617 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-10-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The floods will ease if rains stop? Nah, that defies normal Thai logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Quote Flood woes will ease, if rains cease, says Chatchai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Nostradamus has nothing to fear from this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, webfact said: Flood woes will ease, if rains cease, says Chatchai ....and if they don't ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 55 minutes ago, PatOngo said: ....and if they don't ???? Yoo think too mut. One step at a time. Officials think the rains will cease because they want them too. If they don’t? Well, that’s just unfair and defamation lawsuits filed against anyone who thinks otherwise. Edited October 18, 2017 by rkidlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 No rain, no flood. Such genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrywhite Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 After updating the latest situation, Chatchai praised all relevant agencies, saying they had made very good preparations for this year’s flood season........................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, barrywhite said: After updating the latest situation, Chatchai praised all relevant agencies, saying they had made very good preparations for this year’s flood season........................................... Indeed they have made very good preparations. The floods this year are as bad as ever. Mission accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If the rains stop the flooding stops?? Now that is pure genius. It's also the solution to a leaky roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If the sun shines the temperatures will riseSent from my BLL-L22 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, petedk said: If the sun shines the temperatures will rise Sent from my BLL-L22 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Which means that not only will the waters recede but the warmth will help everything out more quickly. Truly we are blessed in having such wisdom in our leaders. PS: Absolutely great pointing skills featured in the OP. Quite obvious why he was selected for the top job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 " After his inspection, he said the flood situation in the river basin was under control..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 3 hours ago, webfact said: Flood woes will ease, if rains cease, says Chatchai this mental giant deserves another medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meinphuket Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Jeez.....my four year old me that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, webfact said: Flood woes will ease, if rains cease, says Chatchai There must be some kind of an "Oscar" award for the stupidest public announcement from officials. Drumroll please. And the winner is... If this one won't get in the ranks, how about: In the evening increasing darkness is to be expected. Edited October 19, 2017 by Lupatria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I believe his application to join MENSA has been rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Generals sure say the darndest things. Should have a show to test their wits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheard Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Which means that not only will the waters recede but the warmth will help everything out more quickly. Truly we are blessed in having such wisdom in our leaders. PS: Absolutely great pointing skills featured in the OP. Quite obvious why he was selected for the top job...I presume he's saying as he's pointing :" if it gets up here again we might be in for some black-outs ". Errr. Yes indeed. Sent from my BLL-L22 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 4 hours ago, webfact said: As we have seen in the current situation, the flood problem will be over soon 'water waiting to be drained' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 This man must be some kind of expert on water management with such insightful information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Chatchai added, 'no snow is expected before Xmas.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Thailand said: I believe his application to join MENSA has been rejected. He's an honorary member of MENCAP Edited October 19, 2017 by Dave67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerangutang Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 And if the fat girl quits packing her mouth with sugary crap every afternoon, she won't get more pimples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerangutang Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 ....and if Bangkok were not built on a muddy flood plain, 70 cm above high tide level, then it wouldn't be so flood-prone. Time to move to higher ground? Naw, it's too important. Better to fight mother nature for the next 25 years, until there's standing water year 'round, and only frogs and catfish are happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I think the 'bleeding obvious' studies at his previous university are going to be popular with students this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 No Sh*t Sherlock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Statement of the decade and drought concerns will rise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 wow thats amazing. no more rain no more flooding, i bet he is an academic, hold the front page, late news in, there will be a drought next April, you heard it here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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