Bangkok hit by freak rains

By The Nation

 

Image: FM91 Traffic Pro

 

Traffic snarls hit several Bangkok roads after the capital was hit by freak rains at noon on Saturday.

Heavy rains were reported in several parts of the city, including Huay Kwang, Sutthisarn, and Ratchadapisek.

 

The heavy rains and subsequent shallow floods caused long lines of traffic on Ratchadapisek Road from Soi 12.

 

The underpass under the Huay Kwang intersection was flooded and impassable for small cars during the deluge.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30358760

 

 

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Freak rains? What's that mean?

lot of rain in a short period of time.

 

‘follow this way or that, as the freak takes you’

46 minutes ago, soistalker said:

Freak rains? What's that mean?

It means that   it was a strong rain storm, consistent with the season,  and that the writer has a limited vocabulary.

7 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

consistent with the season

Don't you mean inconsistent?

14 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

It means that   it was a strong rain storm, consistent with the season,  and that the writer has a limited vocabulary.

This no longer the wet season.  The rain was unusual, that's what it meant

Many years ago, when I first came here, rainy season was from May to the start of December.

TAT changed it, but, no one told the weather.

 

Also, rainy and dry season should not be confused with the dates for the SW and NE monsoon direction changes. When the NE monsoon starts, the first month always has rain. 

Edited November 18, 20187 yr by Joe Mcseismic

4 hours ago, soistalker said:

Freak rains? What's that mean?

Beats me too.maybe all bright different colours with frogs and fish in it.

freak rains, as in this is supposed to be high season not rainy season. But, it can rain during any day of the year in Thailand. This isn't really that odd of an occurrence, especially for november.

It poured today in Thonburi with lightning right over head. Now its like a wet blanket out there, AC time

Difficult to decipher traditional seasons anymore 

Will it be Floods in BKK !

1 day soon it will be permanently flooded and you will need a gondala to get around