Riverside communities in and around Bangkok are bracing for potential flooding due to high tides and increased water discharge. The Royal Irrigation Department has announced that water released through the Chao Phraya dam in Chainat province has been ramped up to 1,550 cubic metres per second. This urgent measure follows recent heavy rainfall, which necessitates easing pressure on the dam.

 

The increased discharge will cause the water levels in the Pongpeng Canal, Bang Ban Canal, and Noi River to rise by up to 20 centimetres. Combined with high tides, there is a risk of flooding in areas of Bangkok without flood walls and in neighbouring provinces like Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, and Pathum Thani.

 

Adding to the concerns, the Meteorological Department has advised that tropical storm Trami is on course to move across Luzon in the Philippines before potentially impacting Vietnam and Thailand’s north-eastern region this weekend. Residents in vulnerable areas are being urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions.

 

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents to prepare for possible flooding from now until Friday, ensuring safety measures are in place to safeguard people and properties.

 

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-- 2024-10-23

 

 

Again!

Again ,again, again,again why don't you do it,why don't you do it again (Status Quo) 

20 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Again!

Yes, more frequent these days with climate change unfortunately.

It will only get worse.

The new normal.

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents to prepare for possible flooding

 

But but, the PM said....

35 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

But but, the PM said....

Was it verified by daddy though? 

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Was it verified by daddy though? 

 

It might have been a slip of the tongue,

Status at Nonthaburi pier right now:

 

Im not gonna be concerned about it until the government says its not a problem, then ill be concerned about it

7 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

Status at Nonthaburi pier right now:

 

 

I was going to say the same thing, that's the lowest it's been in weeks.

What do you expect ?

 

Someone built a dirty big Airport on the run off area, water has so run off somewhere

Better get the speedboats out, to drive the water out to sea faster with their propellers.

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2 hours ago, ignis said:

What do you expect ?

 

Someone built a dirty big Airport on the run off area, water has so run off somewhere

Yeah, if only we were all still crammed into ancient Don Muaeng then riverside communities would be safe!

I knew Bangkok will flood the moment the government made an effort to assure us that Bangkok won't flood.

What happened to the above ground waterway plans of 2012  ??