Rain reigns in Khon Kaen: Pumps pump out the flood

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Heavy rains in Khon Kaen triggered a swift response from emergency services, with seven water pumps set up in flood-prone areas to efficiently drain the excess water.

 

The local authorities are confident in their ability to manage the high water volumes in Bueng Kaen Nakhon and Bueng Thung Sang. Essential manpower and equipment are on standby to aid those affected around the clock.

 

Today, September 26, Khon Kaen experienced heavy rainfall due to a strong low-pressure system over the central South China Sea, moving across northern Thailand along the monsoon trough. It is expected to affect Thailand until September 29, with September 27, predicted to be the most impacted.

 

The mayor of Khon Kaen, Theerasak Theekhayupan, assured the public that all necessary measures were in place to handle the heavy rainfall. The municipal engineering and sanitation departments have surveyed the primary and secondary drainage routes in the city and other risk-prone areas.

 

They have also removed plant debris blocking the drainage system to enhance its efficiency. Lake levels at Bueng Kaen Nakhon are 0.90 metres below the spillway and can accommodate approximately 500,000 cubic metres of water. Bueng Thung Sang, with water levels 2 metres below the spillway, can accommodate about 1 million cubic metres.

 

The municipality has also prepared a flood prevention and mitigation team with assorted machinery ready for rapid water drainage from the Khlong Rong Mine in case water levels rise.

 

Drainage issues

 

A long-arm backhoe is stationed at the spillway gate number 9 (Soi Prachasamoson 52) to clear debris and plant waste obstructing the drainage system. A JCB excavator is on standby to resolve drainage issues in case of heavy rainfall.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-26

 

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[KannikaP]

Questioning the headline, what else do pumps do? 555

[hotchilli]

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[Srikcir]

Laughing laughter.

[xtrnuno41]

have a bigger pump:

Pump Specifications

• Model: Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis HP1-4000.340
• Type: Propeller Pump
• Capacity: 60 m3/second (60,000 litres/second)
• Head: 0.5 – 5 metres
• Ideal Power: 4,000 kW (5,364 HP)
• Accolades: Guiness World Records holder. World’s most powerful water pump with flow rate of 60,000 litres/second