Storms wreaking havoc across the Kingdom

 

 

SURAT THANI, 1 May 2018 (NNT) – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has assured it is ready to provide assistance to any areas severely affected by heavy rains with Surat Thani the latest province to be impacted by a typhoon. 

Several homes in Pun Pin district of Surat Thani were damaged after a typhoon lashed the area around Kilometer 18 of the Asia Highway. Homes in Saeng Dee Villa village had their roofs heavily damaged by the storm and many trees in the area were uprooted. Two buildings owned by Eternity Grand Logistics Company also reported damage. Initial reports have indicated both injuries and casualties following the harsh weather. 

Electricity poles in Pak Panang district of Nakhon Si Thammarat were toppled following a storm that brought heavy winds. A total 15 poles were counted fallen with damage estimates exceeding 2 million baht and power outages across a large area. Authorities are quickly erecting new poles to restore power for citizens. 

In Yala province, authorities are assessing the damage left by a storm in Raman district. They have so far identified 13 homes damaged, most with their roofs completely torn off. The strong winds also severely affected rubber farms with some trees falling onto cars and blocking roadways.

Municipal workers in Nong Khai province have had to join forces with soldiers and other relevant agencies to pass out tiles and metal sheets after as many as 214 homes reported having their roofs torn off by high winds. They are also contributing to the repair effort to hurry residents back into their abodes. 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that 3,999 homes across 41 provinces were severely impacted by storms between April 23 and 28 with one death resulting. It is coordinating 24 hour vigilance at this time against more inclement weather. 

Royal Thai Army Commander and Secretary-General of the NCPO Gen Chalermchai Sittisat has ordered security units across the nation provide assistance to those affected by storms, pointing out more rains and winds are expected in many areas of the nation this week.

 

-- nnt 2018-05-01

Here in rural Khampaeng Phet we have just started to get some heavy rain but no thunder, lightning or high winds yet.

Jomtien Beach Road was drenched 30 April and bodacious winds from 9-11 p.m.

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

Here in rural Khampaeng Phet we have just started to get some heavy rain but no thunder, lightning or high winds yet.

"They call it Stormy Monday" but Tuesday's pretty dry actually, here in Kanchanaburi and no high winds

37 minutes ago, quandow said:

Jomtien Beach Road was drenched 30 April and bodacious winds from 9-11 p.m.

Bodacious? meaning to be admired????

32 minutes ago, overherebc said:

Bodacious? meaning to be admired????

bodacious 

Large, impressive, awesome, remarkable, prodigious.

SURAT THANI, 1 May 2018 (NNT) – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has assured it is ready to provide assistance to any areas severely affected by heavy rains with Surat Thani the latest province to be impacted by a typhoon

 

Typhoon? Surely not.

36 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

bodacious 

Large,  impressive,  awesome, remarkable, prodigious.

Can we settle on admirably impressive? ??

42 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

bodacious 

Large,  impressive,  awesome, remarkable, prodigious.

Ample

6 minutes ago, overherebc said:

Can we settle on admirably impressive? ??

Absoeffinglutely.......

Doubt it was a typhoon, but it's been raining hard all week in Pattaya. Worst weather I can remember in 10y this year. Cold, wet and miserable.

3 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

Absoeffinglutely.......

Have to admit I love 'weather'

1 hour ago, fantom said:

SURAT THANI, 1 May 2018 (NNT) – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has assured it is ready to provide assistance to any areas severely affected by heavy rains with Surat Thani the latest province to be impacted by a typhoon

 

Typhoon? Surely not.

 

I don't I would be happy either if I got dumped on by this Typhoon.  

 

 

It was a big storm for sure.

I am sure do I blame the government or TAT?

7 hours ago, overherebc said:

Can we settle on admirably impressive? ??

It would be bodacious if we could. 

11 hours ago, DrTuner said:

Doubt it was a typhoon, but it's been raining hard all week in Pattaya. Worst weather I can remember in 10y this year. Cold, wet and miserable.

Second lightening damage instance in 6 months at my place on the outskirts of Pattaya. Friday trapped by the thunderstorm and a bolt hit a nearby rod. Be careful out there.

12 hours ago, DrTuner said:

Doubt it was a typhoon, but it's been raining hard all week in Pattaya. Worst weather I can remember in 10y this year. Cold, wet and miserable.

Well said.  I ran into a river of waste when attempting to make my escape on Monday night.  How my car kept going I'll never know.  I was abused by unfortunate residents because my bow-wave was invading their inundated homes.  Anyone know of the best way out seeking higher ground from, say, soi 6?