Si Racha Battered by Heavy Flooding

[webfact]

 

Unprecedented rainfall has resulted in serious flooding in Si Racha, a district in the Chon Buri province, leading to widespread destruction. The continuous downpour overwhelmed the district's drainage systems, causing water levels to rise swiftly and submerge homes and vehicles.

 

Caught by surprise, locals struggled to salvage their properties with reports of electrical appliances getting damaged, especially in Soi Roong Ped's single-story houses. Following the flooding, Si Racha's municipal firefighters were immediately directed to unclog drainage systems blocked with debris including trash bins and bottles.

 

The debris, swept down from Phraya Sura Sak Municipal area, obstructed water paths, escalating the flood situation. To ease the cleaning process and speed up water drainage, temporary road closures were implemented.

 

Areas along Assumption Road and in Soi 21 - located 9km from where the flood originated - were heavily hit. Characterized as "basin-like," these neighborhoods were left in dire straits as locals got trapped and houses and businesses were threatened by the rising water levels.

 

Authorities from the Si Racha District Administration, Si Racha Municipality, Phraya Sura Sak Municipality, Si Racha Police Station and Sawang Prateep Si Racha Rescue Unit joined hands for the rescue work. They provided relief and support to the affected people.

 

The severity of Si Racha's flooding highlights the struggles faced by urban regions in terms of drainage and infrastructure during severe weather. Changes in climate patterns signal the urgent need for improved urban planning and disaster preparedness.

 

The effective collaboration between the government and rescue agencies illustrates the community's resilience and accentuates the importance of quick response during natural disasters. It serves as a reminder of the immediate action required to reduce the impact of such calamities in the future.

 

Picture courtesy of The Bangkok Times

 

-- 2024-05-08

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[JoePai]

unclog drainage systems blocked with debris including trash bins and bottles

 

Could this (simple) task not be done annually before the rains start ?

[Tropicalevo]

AI does regurgitate a lot of rubbish.

Please bring back humans.

[Tropicalevo]

1 minute ago, JoePai said:

unclog drainage systems blocked with debris including trash bins and bottles

 

Could this (simple) task not be done annually before the rains start ?

Maybe the floodwater pushed the bins and bottles into the drains?

[mfd101]

30 minutes ago, webfact said:

The severity of Si Racha's flooding highlights the struggles faced by urban regions in terms of drainage and infrastructure during severe weather. Changes in climate patterns signal the urgent need for improved urban planning and disaster preparedness.

And nothing will have changed in 20 or 50 years' time.

[Ralf001]

Am down the road in Phan Thong... this whole area of Chonburi got pummeled yesterday.

Power went out for 3 hours here dues to over head HV cable breaking.

[sandyf]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Am down the road in Phan Thong... this whole area of Chonburi got pummeled yesterday.

Power went out for 3 hours here dues to over head HV cable breaking.

Went to Bang Saen hospital early yesterday morning and the sky was really black, rained some but not torrential and not much where we live in Na Pa. Weather can be very regionalised in Chonburi province.

Monday afternoon sky got very black here but we got no rain, wife went into town a couple of miles away and said it was very heavy there.

Temperature well down this morning but very damp.

[Korat Kiwi]

Ahhhh the rain.  Some provinces are crying for it. 

 

Bring it on I say.  Local government employees have been busy the last few weeks clearing drains around our area.  Good to see someone being proactive. 

[newbee2022]

Oh dear, it was soo unexpected, wasn't it?😳

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

unclog drainage systems blocked with debris including trash bins and bottles

 

Could this (simple) task not be done annually before the rains start ?

Nah...

[Skeptic7]

Drove thru this deluge yesterday. Jomtien to BKK. Just like dusk at midmorning. Normally 90-100 mins took 2.5 hours. 

 

 

[hkt83100]

3 hours ago, Skeptic7 said:

Drove thru this deluge yesterday.

Some people have obviously never heard about aquaplaning. 😟😟😟 Just judging from the speed you are overtaken.