Ayutthaya builds dykes to protect homes amid rising Chao Phraya River levels

[webfact]

 

The fast-rising waters of the Chao Phraya River have led to the construction of dykes along its banks in the province of Ayutthaya. There is a growing concern that the swelling river may overflow, potentially flooding homes and historical landmarks.

 

The Chao Phraya River’s rising levels are attributed to an increased water volume from upstream provinces. However, on Wednesday, it was reported that the province’s industrial estates have remained unaffected by any flooding.

 

Provincial governor of Ayutthaya, Niwat Rungsakorn, accompanied by his deputy Pairat Petyuan and officials from the Office for Prevention and Mitigation in Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya and the 3rd Regional Office of Fine Arts Department, visited the historical site of Wat Chaiwatthanaram. This is one of the locations most susceptible to flooding along the Chao Phraya River, as well as its surrounding areas.

To safeguard the historic Chao Phraya Riverside sanctuary, a concrete dyke standing 1.9 metres tall and stretching 165 metres long has been inspected for its durability.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-05

 

- 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.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Chao Phraya River’s rising levels are attributed to an increased water volume from upstream provinces. However, on Wednesday, it was reported that the province’s industrial estates have remained unaffected by any flooding.

So they did learn something back in 2011

[PETERTHEEATER]

Does this mean I wont be able to fly my seaplane out of Don Muang?

[peterpaintpot]

9 hours ago, hotchilli said:

So they did learn something back in 2011

Not completely, after the last horrific floods they put a Dycke around the trading estate so that it wouldn't be flooded again and stop the industrial work again. I'm sure that they didn't consider that in a future flood as bad as the last one theIndustrial Estate may well be kept safe without any flooding. But the volume of water displaced by the estate will raise the water level in the Old Town where the Budhist Temples will be damaged more than last time.