webfact Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Bangkok set to be hit by massive rainstorms on Sep 19-20BANGKOK, 18 September 2013 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has warned that all districts of the capital will be hit by heavy rainstorms during September 19 and 20 which may cause widespread flooding.Deputy Bangkok governor Sanya Cheenimitr said dredging works have been carried out in major canals and sewers, and water pumps have been installed in preparation for the massive downpours.He urged commuters to avoid imminent traffic congestion by choosing to trvale during off peak hours during the storm. Residents who require further assistance are advised to call the BMA hotline at 1555.The BMA has listed Bang Sue, Chatuchak, Dusit and Sai Mai districts among 10 flood-prone and low-lying areas in Bangkok which are forecasted to be battered by rainfall of over 60 millimeters per hour.Experts expressed concern at the prospect of heavy rain in the capital, as Bangkok as a basin does not have the drainage capacity that could handle large volume of rainfall.Three coordination centers and several mobile units have been set up to deal with the possible deluge at Din Daeng, Bueng Nong Bon and Chatuchak.Due to days of torrential rains, water flow through the Chao Phraya dam have increased, flooding communities in Ayutthaya province and damaging more than 1,000 homes.-- NNT 2013-09-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 are they getting hoovercraft to get around town ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
householder Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 And where are the rest of the areas that form the '10'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm shocked its not flooded here in Chiang Mai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) To be precisely, it's LESS than 24 h in advance,... so the raging September And October Climax is still on and around 45-50 days is a lot to worry about... Edited September 19, 2013 by Scott Deleted post edited out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 And you are saying that just 1 day in advance?? LOL,... Better then after is nt it To be precisely, it's LESS than 24 h in advance,... so the raging September And October Climax is still on and around 45-50 days is a lot to worry about... hopefull i wil still be able to get to swampy begin October , wil take extra insurance just to be sure , maybe book from Vientiane abit more pricey but closer by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angsta Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It was pretty damp in Dusit earlier this evening. This was originally flagged on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scott Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 Some off-topic, troll posts have been deleted and replies. Please stay on topic. This is a developing story and can have an affect on a lot of people. Nonsensical remarks only act to clutter the topic and make it hard for people to find accurate information. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
householder Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Helpful map from Richard Barrow: http://www.richardbarrow.com/2013/09/10-districts-at-risk-in-bangkok-of-flooding-this-week/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pilm Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 BMA hotline at 1555. I'm sure the last 3 digits would be fitting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilm Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Experts expressed concern at the prospect of heavy rain in the capital, as Bangkok as a basin does not have the drainage capacity that could handle large volume of rainfall. One day they're going to get a big surprise when large parts of the capital are under 2 meters of water for months and months on end. That will wake them up and sort out the problems. Yup, no doubt about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
householder Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 From past experience are South Eastern areas of the city such as On Nut/Udomsuk/Bang Na likely to be affected by any flooding if the warnings apply to the areas as per the map link posted above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgriz Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Crap, I live in the Chatuchak area. Better get the boat fueled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Starting to sound like 2011, all over again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 My uncle in Bang Bua Thong may call me again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Messed up quote edited out Better then after is nt it I believe when I see it. I wonder if they consulted the weather ghost Edited September 19, 2013 by Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jarse Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Some off-topic, troll posts have been deleted and replies. Please stay on topic. This is a developing story and can have an affect on a lot of people. Nonsensical remarks only act to clutter the topic and make it hard for people to find accurate information. Agree, maark mar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Here she/it comes... Hit 25fps on the left side, then the play button just below it. http://www.sattmet.tmd.go.th/newversion/mergesat.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/western-pacific/2013/Tropical-Depression-Eighteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie61 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) bangkok is not a basin, its a pit Edited September 18, 2013 by eddie61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I thought in order for flooding in Bangkok to be a big issue there had to be a lot of flooding outside greater Bangkok. Tropical Depression 18 looks like it will dump a lot of water north of Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I am arriving at BKK on September 24. I was in a hurry to get to Thailand and didn't want to just sit around in the States for another week or two waiting. Oh well. The adventure begins. I have been in Thailand for the Tsunami (luckily on Ko Samet instead of our scheduled Phuket plans), one week after the Thaksin overthrow. I was there during the Airport sit in. I was there during the Bangkok riots the next year when they even had a curfew in pattaya for a few nights! This trip, I guess maybe I will have to dodge some natural things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I am arriving at BKK on September 24. I was in a hurry to get to Thailand and didn't want to just sit around in the States for another week or two waiting. Oh well. The adventure begins. I have been in Thailand for the Tsunami (luckily on Ko Samet instead of our scheduled Phuket plans), one week after the Thaksin overthrow. I was there during the Airport sit in. I was there during the Bangkok riots the next year when they even had a curfew in pattaya for a few nights! This trip, I guess maybe I will have to dodge some natural things. Exactly the same. Was meant to be on Phi Phi on that Boxing Day, but was on Samet instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crazy chef 1 Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 I am arriving at BKK on September 24. I was in a hurry to get to Thailand and didn't want to just sit around in the States for another week or two waiting. Oh well. The adventure begins. I have been in Thailand for the Tsunami (luckily on Ko Samet instead of our scheduled Phuket plans), one week after the Thaksin overthrow. I was there during the Airport sit in. I was there during the Bangkok riots the next year when they even had a curfew in pattaya for a few nights! This trip, I guess maybe I will have to dodge some natural things.may i suggest you better stay home that the rest of us can live in peace.you seems to be a disaster magnet 555. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 "Deputy Bangkok governor Sanya Cheenimitr said dredging works have been carried out in major canals and sewers, and water pumps have been installed in preparation for the massive downpours." If the rest of the remediation work undertaken on the klongs is anything like the one we live next to you had better start to prepare for flooding. Sure an excavator on a barge dredged the klong but did they take away the debris? No way! The excavator just piled it up on the banks and guess what? It all washed straight back into the klong with the next heavy rainstorm. I could walk across the klong now due to it being not much more than a drain filed with hyacinth and rubbish. No way it is going to remove a massive amount of water any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I thought in order for flooding in Bangkok to be a big issue there had to be a lot of flooding outside greater Bangkok. Tropical Depression 18 looks like it will dump a lot of water north of Bangkok. Thanks for that......... well around here they have been getting ready for floods for last 3 months, the road that passes my Village to main road 13 KM long, they have made a lot lot higher, not all done yet, so if lots of rain north of me then the water will build up and will get flooded, so hope south so cannot pass this road.. but the the Villages on that side will be flooded..... 2011 they had water almost to the top of there downstairs windows..! There again cannot see 50 cm + of sand and some hardcore on top of the old road will last that long, sides of the road already sinking and many places over 1 meter down to fields, and still a lot yet to tarmac, no firm edges just sand and gravel/hardcore.. I am not a road builder, but common sense tell me water will just wash this away, so the heavy Army truck will fall into craters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlDrinkDrunk Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I am arriving at BKK on September 24. I was in a hurry to get to Thailand and didn't want to just sit around in the States for another week or two waiting. Oh well. The adventure begins. I have been in Thailand for the Tsunami (luckily on Ko Samet instead of our scheduled Phuket plans), one week after the Thaksin overthrow. I was there during the Airport sit in. I was there during the Bangkok riots the next year when they even had a curfew in pattaya for a few nights! This trip, I guess maybe I will have to dodge some natural things. I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Off-topic posts and political commentary have been deleted. You may save your intelligent and ever so witty remarks until this storm system has passed. For now, some posters need to know what is happening, where it is happening and how bad it might be. Stay on topic, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilm Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Blimey. Time to get the train to Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcErik Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks to those who have posted useful links. As someone who was used to having fully interactive weather data at my fingertips when I lived in the States, I have not had much luck finding the same here in Thailand. I used to be able to view nearly-live radar loops of Bangkok from TMD, but it seems they shut the service to the public on May 31 of this year. If anyone has other informative weather links a weather junkie would find useful, please post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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