Flooding predicted in central region, but Bangkok will be safe – Dr. Seri

 

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Thailand’s central region has a 70% chance of experiencing flooding over the next two months, with Ayutthaya province expected to be hardest hit because of its limited water retention area in the Chao Phraya River basin, predicted Dr. Seri Suprathit, director of Rangsit University, Climate Change and Disaster Centre.

 

During a TV talk show on Tuesday night, Dr. Seri forecast that Thailand will experience heavy rain until October, which will cause flooding in the central, eastern and southern regions, especially on the central plains, which will have a 70% chance of being inundated. Bangkok and neighbouring province of Pathum Thani, however, will be spared.

 

He said that the floods this year will not be as bad as the catastrophic flooding of 2011, because excess water had been released through major dams in the North, worsening flooding from heavy rains in the central region.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/flooding-predicted-in-central-region-but-bangkok-will-be-safe-dr-seri/

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

predicted Dr. Seri Suprathit

Let´s see how that pans out. I would say that the statistics for the last 10 years is talking against the good doctor.

Annual event.

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s central region has a 70% chance of experiencing flooding over the next two months, with Ayutthaya province expected to be hardest hit because of its limited water retention area in the Chao Phraya River basin, predicted Dr. Seri Suprathit, director of Rangsit University, Climate Change and Disaster Centre.

Maybe they should sort that out before giving the new railway investment project the green light.

Famous last words.....