Water in Chao Phraya Basin still manageable, dam discharge to rise

[webfact]

Water in Chao Phraya Basin still manageable, dam discharge to rise

 

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BANGKOK, 7th August 2018 (NNT) – Despite flooding in many areas of Thailand, the water situation in the Chao Phraya River Basin remains under control while the discharge rate at Chao Phraya Dam is set to be increased this week. 

Effective water management in the Nan and the Ping River Basins, which are located in the northern part of Thailand, has allowed water downstream in the Chao Phraya River Basin to stay within normal levels. Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province is currently releasing water at a rate of 300 cubic meters per second, which hasn't caused any flood problems in areas below the dam. 

Nevertheless, the Royal Irrigation Department has revealed that it will adjust upwards the dam’s discharge rate to 500 cubic meters per second during this week. The department has informed the governors of all downstream provinces to be prepared for possible flooding stemming from the adjustment. Areas likely to be affected by an overflow of the Chao Phraya River have been mapped out so that relevant agencies can provide help for residents in a timely manner. 

In the meantime, the director of Regional Irrigation Office 12 has confirmed the integrity of the Chao Phraya Dam, saying inspections have been carried out every two months and no sign of deterioration or damage has been found.

 

-- nnt 2018-08-07

[jaiyen]

Once again, only Bangkok is seem as important. Petchaburi is about to get flooded and many other places already are. 

[chrisinth]

I hope for the sake of those living downstream of the dam that the relevant authorities have taken in spring tidal effects this time. Nothing like increasing water flow to suddenly come up against resistance of any sort.....................

 

A little bit of practice messes up a whole load of theory every time.

Edited August 7, 2018 by chrisinth

[Thian]

41 minutes ago, jaiyen said:

Once again, only Bangkok is seem as important. Petchaburi is about to get flooded and many other places already are. 

Mr Prayuth is heading to Petchaburi tomollow, what else can you wish for?

[DM07]

Run!

[connda]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Water in Chao Phraya Basin still manageable

It is until it isn't.  Then they divert the excess through the lowest status neighborhoods to spare the richest.

[lanista]

HI-SO families in Bangkok have nothing to worry about. Business as usual.

Its always the poor who get kicked in the teeth.

Floods will be diverted into the rural areas and towns.

Nothing ever changes.