webfact Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 A special lecturer at the Graduate School of Environmental Development Administration at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Dr. Sunt Srianthumrong, warned today (Monday) that the worst of the rain for Bangkok this year is yet to come. The capital and its suburbs were lashed by heavy downpours, measured at over 120mm in 24 hours, for six days between August 1st and September 10th. Displaying graphs of rainfall exceeding 120mm in 24 hours from 2017 to 2022, he said that there was only one day in2020 when rainfall exceeded 120mm, two days in 2021 and, so far, six days this year. Average seven-day rainfall between August 1st and September 10th this year was 99.9mm, which was the highest in Bangkok and its suburbs in six years. The most worrisome aspect of this trend is that the worst rain of this year may not have arrived yet, said Dr. Sunt, as he warned that people in Bangkok will face extreme weather more often in the future as global warming gets worse. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/expert-warns-that-the-worst-rain-for-bangkok-is-yet-to-come/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AsianAtHeart Posted September 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2022 "Let it snow rain, let it rain, let it rain!" Looking on the bright side of the dark clouds in the forecast, at least some of the accumulated filth may get washed out to sea, leaving behind a cleaner environment. And it's always nice to have fresher air to breathe. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Once the ITCZ retreats to the south of Bangkok, it will be the dry season. When it happens, usually in mid-October, it's fast, like turning a switch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bim Smith Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Nothing to do with global warming (rebranded climate change). They are continuing cloud seeding and they have admitted it recently when they sold the technology to Indonesia. They need to stop. Download an app called rain radar and you can see daily the countries that are and those that aren't. China Vietnam and Thailand hit mostly. Myanmar and Laos almost no rain for a month except where they border Thailand. Enough is enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 5 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: "Let it snow rain, let it rain, let it rain!" Looking on the bright side of the dark clouds in the forecast, at least some of the accumulated filth may get washed out to sea, leaving behind a cleaner environment. And it's always nice to have fresher air to breathe. Filth in the sea leaves a cleaner environment? 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swampy999 Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 I watched a news article yesterday regarding the flooding in Bangkok, 50% of the flood water pumps had ceased functioning, maybe an understanding of preventative maintenance would not go a miss but that would require a competent work force. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 Expert? Every 2nd person an expert these days. Look at all their incorrect forecasts. The amount of h2o in the world is the same as 2000 years ago. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micmichd Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 5 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: "Let it snow rain, let it rain, let it rain!" Looking on the bright side of the dark clouds in the forecast, at least some of the accumulated filth may get washed out to sea, leaving behind a cleaner environment. And it's always nice to have fresher air to breathe. The sea is environment, too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 6 hours ago, webfact said: year was 99.9mm, which was the highest in Bangkok and its suburbs in six years. The 6 year record isnt even significant. It's a non event. Show me a 500 year record. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 Raining almost everyday in the north and that is going down to Bangkok, it is going to be a very bad year for flooding. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Thailand said: Raining almost everyday in the north and that is going down to Bangkok, it is going to be a very bad year for flooding. Been to 6 cities. Not much rain. Been great weather. Given Aug/Sept are the 2 wettest months I expected worse. People should forget the news. Not worth watching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Where do they find these "experts"? 2022 has had 6 very heavy rain days so far, therefore it will be much wetter than usual. Such genius on display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Nothing new to the residents of Bangkok You get used to it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted September 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Bim Smith said: Nothing to do with global warming (rebranded climate change). They are continuing cloud seeding and they have admitted it recently when they sold the technology to Indonesia. They need to stop. Download an app called rain radar and you can see daily the countries that are and those that aren't. China Vietnam and Thailand hit mostly. Myanmar and Laos almost no rain for a month except where they border Thailand. Enough is enough Yes, we are not responsible for anything. No matter what we do, no matter how we behave, no matter how badly we disrespect the environment, it could never affect the earth. The planet is simply too stable and too large. Don't blame us. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yme Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 It's been raining in the North & NE since July. I said on August 6 that Bangkok will flood this year similar to 2011 and I still expect that to happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yme Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Where do they find these "experts"? 2022 has had 6 very heavy rain days so far, therefore it will be much wetter than usual. Such genius on display. What six days? As someone else said, it's been raining in the North and NE since late July. Now,, where do you think that waters going? Edited September 13, 2022 by Yme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Any proof or evidence for the Dr.'s claim? Yes, it has rained more than ever but usually the rainy season come to an end in October. If there are no more tropical storms or depressions building up, not much to worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Considering Thailand has never shifted globally in the last millennia and sits squarely in a sub tropical monsoonal area you'd think successive governments would have sorted the plumbing out by now.. I guess they've prioritised other things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnomick1 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Where do they find these "experts"? 2022 has had 6 very heavy rain days so far, therefore it will be much wetter than usual. Such genius on display. But Dr. Sunt S has had his name in the headlines making him a VIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aseanfan Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Perhaps a useful mega-project (no sarcasm intended) would be to build a mega canal to take the pressure off of the rivers and to divert the water around the urban centres and out to sea? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexomike Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 8 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: "Let it snow rain, let it rain, let it rain!" Looking on the bright side of the dark clouds in the forecast, at least some of the accumulated filth may get washed out to sea, leaving behind a cleaner environment. And it's always nice to have fresher air to breathe. I don't think the sea needs any more garbage in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Patterson Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Bim Smith said: Nothing to do with global warming (rebranded climate change). They are continuing cloud seeding and they have admitted it recently when they sold the technology to Indonesia. They need to stop. Download an app called rain radar and you can see daily the countries that are and those that aren't. China Vietnam and Thailand hit mostly. Myanmar and Laos almost no rain for a month except where they border Thailand. Enough is enough Polar bears sliding off melting glaciers in the Antarctic is caused by cloud seeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Raining in Bangkok , plus what's coming from the North in the Ping River then Chao Phraya there's definitely going to be flooding This year I have only watered the garden once ,with pump in the river , most welcome as not an easy job , it seems to have been nearly constant rain this year, as rains started early , but the river at the rear of the house has not risen that high ,in years past been much higher. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2talk Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Been to 6 cities. Not much rain. Been great weather. Given Aug/Sept are the 2 wettest months I expected worse. People should forget the news. Not worth watching. Forget the news then, but don't forget that I am seeing the worst flooding in my soi that I've seen for 8 years, and my wife is now taking an extra hour to get home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 12 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: "Let it snow rain, let it rain, let it rain!" Looking on the bright side of the dark clouds in the forecast, at least some of the accumulated filth may get washed out to sea, leaving behind a cleaner environment. And it's always nice to have fresher air to breathe. Hm,...So polluted seas are a blessing for you ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, ben2talk said: Forget the news then, but don't forget that I am seeing the worst flooding in my soi that I've seen for 8 years, and my wife is now taking an extra hour to get home. Typical Thailand. Every 5 to 14 years the flooding is above average. La Niña is characterized by powerful monsoons that could flood low-lying areas; Thailand was slammed by heavy flooding in 2011, for example. The cycle between both, which is about two to seven years, is known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO.17 Aug 2016 https://www.businessinsider.com › h... Edited September 13, 2022 by Sparktrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Well... Which is it ??? Certainly seems stormy enough in Bangkok today ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 16 hours ago, aseanfan said: Perhaps a useful mega-project (no sarcasm intended) would be to build a mega canal to take the pressure off of the rivers and to divert the water around the urban centres and out to sea? Could be quite usefull for shipping as well. An interesting thought and could be quite useful if not for the Brown Envelope problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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