Pattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc

[webfact]

 

Pattaya was reeling from torrential rains that caused widespread flooding, leading to vehicular damages as cars attempted to navigate the waterlogged streets. The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection. Soon after, the water level gradually receded and normalcy was restored around 12.20am today.

 

The deluge was reported in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province, where heavy rain fell continuously for over an hour. This resulted in flooding in several areas, with water levels in some parts rising between 50 and 80 centimetres.

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department issued its tenth warning, notifying the public of the storm “Koinu,” which had weakened into a depression. Today’s weather conditions still promise a 60-80% chance of rain in the northern and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity.

 

Among the affected areas were those alongside the railway line from Khao Talu Soi to Wat Dhamma Soi, the front of the old railway station on Sukhumvit Road, and the Sam Line intersection at Mum Aroi. The flooding rendered small cars and motorcycles unable to traverse these routes.

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

Those Pattaya authorities just don't seem capable of fixing that flooding problem. Could it be because the money to fix it ends up elsewhere?

[Joe Farang]

Sounds like they unblocked the drains and the water went down.

[jvs]

This has happened and will happen every year,not easy to drain water if it is nearly the same level as the sea.

 

[retarius]

God what a horrible hole Pattaya is. I remember my first time there around this time of year 20 or so years ago. Poop oozing out of the sewer along with the rats on Soi Buakaew.....revolting. It still does it now, despite all the supposed attempts to stop it (at vast expense). What happens to all the money allocated to the flood preventions schemes? The money seems to be ineffective in getting any sort of result. I'll wait until the dry season before I go back.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection. Soon after, the water level gradually receded and normalcy was restored around 12.20am today.

Be-gone damned water.... I command thee gone

[bluemoonpattaya]

Headline for tomorrow.  "Pattaya beach has disappeared"

[newnative]

2 hours ago, retarius said:

God what a horrible hole Pattaya is. I remember my first time there around this time of year 20 or so years ago. Poop oozing out of the sewer along with the rats on Soi Buakaew.....revolting. It still does it now, despite all the supposed attempts to stop it (at vast expense). What happens to all the money allocated to the flood preventions schemes? The money seems to be ineffective in getting any sort of result. I'll wait until the dry season before I go back.

Or, maybe just stay away altogether if it's such a 'horrible hole'.

[Burma Bill]

38 minutes ago, newnative said:

Or, maybe just stay away altogether if it's such a 'horrible hole'.

Thanks, exactly what I do.

[fulhamster]

3 hours ago, bluemoonpattaya said:

Headline for tomorrow.  "Pattaya beach has disappeared"

Again

[Graemej100]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

 

 

 

Pattaya was reeling from torrential rains that caused widespread flooding, leading to vehicular damages as cars attempted to navigate the waterlogged streets. The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection. Soon after, the water level gradually receded and normalcy was restored around 12.20am today.

 

The deluge was reported in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province, where heavy rain fell continuously for over an hour. This resulted in flooding in several areas, with water levels in some parts rising between 50 and 80 centimetres.

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department issued its tenth warning, notifying the public of the storm “Koinu,” which had weakened into a depression. Today’s weather conditions still promise a 60-80% chance of rain in the northern and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity.

 

Among the affected areas were those alongside the railway line from Khao Talu Soi to Wat Dhamma Soi, the front of the old railway station on Sukhumvit Road, and the Sam Line intersection at Mum Aroi. The flooding rendered small cars and motorcycles unable to traverse these routes.

 

by Jimmy Donovan7 seconds ago

Photo: by hitesh choudhary, on Pexels.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10

 

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[Graemej100]

Why is it "vehicular" damage.

Doesn't simple "vehicle" damage suffice? Or has americanisms (note the deliberate absence of a capital) taken over from English?

[bang saen guy]

They spend millions every year and no improvement. Why not hire a couple of Dutch engineers? Piece of cake considering how they can move water

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection.

They've been 'swiftly addressing' this problem for the 18 years I have lived here with no discernible results other than new BMWs for those doing the addressing.

[Seppius]

Last 2 years of traffic chaos to put new drains in, and it's no different

[Lemsta69]

17 hours ago, Graemej100 said:

Why is it "vehicular" damage.

Doesn't simple "vehicle" damage suffice? Or has americanisms (note the deliberate absence of a capital) taken over from English?

So complain to Jimmy Donovan at TT if you're so upaet about it because nobody at AN cares one jot.

[likerdup1]

What? Flooding in downtown Pattaya? when did this start? (said the first timer who arrived last week)