Bangkok braces for floods as heavy rain and upstream water

[snoop1130]

 

Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA)– Bangkok authorities have issued a warning to communities living outside the Chao Phraya River dike, urging them to be vigilant against potential flooding from September 19-23.

 

The city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water levels, following a weather forecast that predicts significant precipitation and strong winds across several regions of Thailand, including the capital.

 

 

 

 

Ekwaranyu Amrapal, a spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), said the agency is closely monitoring the situation and has taken proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding.

 

Photo: TNA

 

Full story: Thai News Agency

-- 2024-09-19
 

 

[shackleton]

A few days back they were saying no floods in Bangkok its all under control 

We will see 👀 

[Grumpy one]

17 minutes ago, shackleton said:

A few days back they were saying no floods in Bangkok its all under control 

We will see 👀 

Be sure to get your wellies out 

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water levels, following a weather forecast that predicts significant precipitation and strong winds across several regions of Thailand, including the capital.

That with run-off heading south that sounds rather ominous.

[hotchilli]

18 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

Be sure to get your wellies out 

Chest waders might be better...

[Tarteso]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water levels,

 

Cientisfics says the sea levels of BKK are expected to rise between 0,6 and 2.1 meters or more within this Century, putting BKK, in 30 years under waters. 🏊‍♀️ 

Same in Cities of  Vietnam, Indonesia, India China or Bangladesh. 

Edited 4 minutes ago by Tarteso