Thailand’s heavy rain forecast puts regions on alert for more flooding ahead

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Several regions across Thailand are bracing for more flooding following warnings of heavy rain from tomorrow until next Wednesday.

 

The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) delivered this warning yesterday after much of the north and northeast regions of the country already experienced floods due to days of incessant rain. The impending heavy rain, which is set to last until Saturday, is predicted to bring additional run-off, likely worsening the current situation.

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has also issued a caution for ten more provinces, including the capital, Bangkok. These provinces are expected to experience floods as an overflow from the Chao Phraya River. Provinces on this list include Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan.

Communities located in low-lying areas near the river are at a higher risk of flooding due to heavy rain. The Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat is anticipated to release more water to prevent overflow, as stated by the department. Already, the dam’s discharge rate has been increased from 1,000 cubic metres per second to 1,400 cubic metres per second. The situation is predicted to deteriorate further with the arrival of Tropical Storm Koinu in Vietnam next Monday, as per the ONWR.

 

by Mitch Connor 

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Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-02

 

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Thailand to Face Heavy Rain This Week
by Woraprat Lerpaisal

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government agencies have issued warnings about the anticipated heavy rainfall and rising water levels throughout the first week of October.

 

The Meteorological Department has specifically highlighted regions in the North, Northeast, and the South as areas that will experience heavy rains.

 

From Tuesday until Saturday, heavy downpours are expected in the lower Northeast, the lower Central Plain, the East, and the South. As a result, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has cautioned residents living near waterways in 11 provinces within the Chao Phraya river basin to be vigilant, as water levels could start to rise as early as Monday.

 

The warning extends to residents of Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, and Uthai Thani. In some low-lying areas of Ang Thong and Ayutthaya, water levels may rise by 1.00-1.50 meters.

 

The department has attributed these conditions to the influx of water flowing from the North, with heavy rainfall expected in the Northeast, the Central Plain, and the South throughout the week.

by Woraprat Lerpaisal

 

Source: NNT 2023-10-02

 

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[retarius]

Well at least the weeds are growing uncontrollably so they must be enjoying the weather.

[rickudon]

In upper Isaan have had a lovely 3 day DRY period for once.