Flood Disaster Tipped For Bangkok In Next 2 Months

[george]

Flood disaster tipped for city in next 2 months

Even bigger one picked for end of year

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok could be hit by a flood disaster in the next two months, when the annual monsoon joins forces with the La Nina weather phenomenon triggering torrential rain, chairman of the National Committee on Natural Disaster Warning Smith Dharmasaroja has warned.

However, ''the worst flood'' is predicted to strike the city in November and December.

''It is likely that Bangkok will face more...

[VTR1000]

However, ''the worst flood'' is predicted to strike the city in November and December.

Blimey, that's 6 months away. These weather forecasters are getting good nowadays!

[AsiaWolfie]

will I be safe on the 7th floor then ?? and how can my car make it into the elevator ?

[Toni]

will I be safe on the 7th floor then ?? and how can my car make it into the elevator ?

don't worry: its all destiny.......

[Diablo Bob]

Remember, these are the same people who brought us this tidbit less than a month ago........

Drought coming, public urged to save water

BANGKOK: -- The Thai public is urged to conserve water in preparation for a drought which will occur this summer, a senior Interior Ministry official said here Saturday.

Anucha Mokhavej, Director General of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, said despite the recent visitation of Cyclone Mala many areas in the country still face insufficient water for household consumption and farming.

The public is requested to use water wisely and to repair leaking plumbing systems, Mr. Anucha said.

Farmers, especially those who farm ricefields outside irrigation areas, are asked not to grow rice during the dry season, but rather switch to grow crops that consume small amounts of water.

Mr. Anucha said those facing hardships from the scarcity of water could ask for help by either contacting offices of the department in their areas, or telephone the department's hotline, 1784, round-the-clock.

--TNA 2006-05-06

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[george]

Update:

Bangkok braces for possible flood

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) announced its readiness to tackle a possible deluge, forcast to hit the capital later this year and to be worse than those in the previous years.

Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said water has been drained from major canals in preparations for water run-off from the North.

The BMA has closely coordinate with the Royal Irrigation Department in monitoring the volume of water in Bhumibol, Sirikit and Pasak Cholasit dams, said the governor, adding that a 70-kilometre dyke has been built on the Chao Phraya riverbank to prevent flooding.

Sewers have been cleard up and water pumps will be available but, Mr. Apirak said, more pumps are needed if the amount of rainfall exceeds 60 millimetres an hour.

The governor made his remark in light of a warning on floods in Bangkok by Mr. Smith Tumsaroch, Vice Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office, who blamed the La Nina phenomenon for the excessive amount of rainfall this year.

Mr. Smith, concurrently Chairman of the National Disaster Committee (NDC), said the La Nina effect and monsoons could lead to water run-off from the North to Bangkok possibly in November and December which unfortunately coincides with a higher level of sea water in the capital.

Emphasizing an urgent need for warning systems in disaster-prone areas throughout the country, Mr. Smith said the NDC would, in the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, seek its approval for a budget of 288 million baht for the systems.

--TNA 2006-05-28

[dvk1951]

However, ''the worst flood'' is predicted to strike the city in November and December.

Blimey, that's 6 months away. These weather forecasters AKA soothsayers are getting good nowadays!

My sources were unable to confirm if tea leaves were involved................

[veteran]

whats new, its the same every year :

[drewtown]

me thinks you should move up more floors just to be safe and exchange the car for a sturdy boat; let it rain; no wheels no problem

will I be safe on the 7th floor then ?? and how can my car make it into the elevator ?

[eugengeri]

An interesting Link (Graphic) I have found here in this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:MeteoLaNinaDeutsch.png

Sorry, some in German but very good to make a picture (imagination) from this phenomena.

[oopapasan]

However, ''the worst flood'' is predicted to strike the city in November and December.

Blimey, that's 6 months away. These weather forecasters are getting good nowadays!

Nothing new hear the same every year.Learn to swim.

[Jai Dee]

BMA is confident of readiness in the event of a flood

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has affirmed that it is ready in the event of flooding in the capital city and can siphon flood water off into more than 20 relief points as part of the Royal flood relief program.

Mr. Apirak Kosayothin (อภิรักษ์ โกษะโยธิน), the Governor of Bangkok, stated that the BMA has prepared for possible flood scenarios in the capital. He stressed that the city is ready in the event of any flooding incident, with the prevention and relief command center established and more than 20 water drainage points capable of handling 12.7 million cubic meters of excess floodwater.

Mr. Apirak and the BMA have also acquired status reports of the condition of nearby dams, and have ascertained that the Bhumibol Dam is now at 45.6 percent capacity, the Sirikit Dam is at 34, and the Pa Sak Dam at 40 percent, well within acceptable margins.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 May 2006

[game4shame]

Bangkok could be hit by a flood disaster in the next two months

disaster is a strong word.

[astral]

I remember Silon road knee deep, back in 1985.

Fortunately it did not last long.

A few years before the flood waters had persisted for days/weeks.

Sandbags do not help.

It just comes up from the drains inside your house.

[Jai Dee]

Governor Apirak affirms BMA is ready to handle more floods

The governor of Bangkok affirms that the BMA is ready in the event of flooding in the city.

Mr. Apirak Gosayothin (อภิรักษ์ โกษะโยธิน), the governor of Bangkok, stated after inspecting flood barriers along the Chao Phraya river, that he was certain the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority can handle northern floodwaters which will empty into the Chao Phraya. Mr. Apirak stated that the Chao Phraya is currently showing a reddish color, indicating an influx of northern floodwater, at a rate of 1200-1300 cubic meters per second.

Mr. Apirak stated that there was no cause for concern as the Chao Phraya river can accomodate up to 2,500 cubic meters of water per second, and the BMA is closely monitoring the river.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 June 2006

[Jai Dee]

Khunying Sudarat confident Bangkok will not be affected by the amount of rain

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Sudarat Keyuraphan(สุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธุ์) said she believes that Bangkok and its vicinity will not be affected by the continuous rain. She stated that officials have been instructed to strictly monitor the possible outbreak of avian influenza during the climate changes.

Khunying Sudarat talked about the current water situation that only water in the Yom River still remains high while the water level in other rivers are at normal now. She said the rainfall is not at one place now and thus is easy to release the water.

As for the prevention for the outbreak of bird flu virus during the climate change, she indicated that officials have been assigned to be vigilant and examine the virus all the time, especially the repetitive areas. She said her ministry has cooperated with Interior Ministry to urged the village headmen in all areas to inform authorities once matters become suspicious.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 June 2006

[Gary A]

I remember, not fondly, of when I lived on the wrong side of the river in Bangkok. To protect Bangkok they pumped massive amounts of water onto the other side. My village was under about a foot of water for a month. The water just covered the floor boards of the car. GREAT control!

Every year it's feast or famine with the water. If not for the King's projects it would be FAR worse.

[Jai Dee]

ACM Kongsak will call relevant units a meeting to prevent the possible flood in Bangkok

The Interior Minister, Air Chief Marshall Kongsak Wanthana (คงศักดิ์ วันทนา), will call a meeting with relevant units to discuss ways to prevent possible flood occurrence in Bangkok.

Some of the meeting members will include Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayothin as well as the officials from the Meteorological Department and the Royal Irrigation Department. The meeting will take place on Monday, and they will find ways to prevent possible flood incident during the auspicious celebration on His Majesty the King’s 60 Anniversary of Accession to the Throne.

ACM Kongsak has admitted that this year’s amount of rain is much more than the past years. However, relevant units will immediately warn the people if there are signs of flood.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 June 2006

[Jai Dee]

ACM Kongsak calls a meeting with governors from the middle region to prevent and deal with the possible flood

The Interior Minister, Air Chief Marshal Kongsak Wanthana (คงศักดิ์ วันทนา), today calls a meeting with 15 provincial governors from the central region and Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayothin (อภิรักษ์ โกษะโยธิน) to prepare for measures in preventing and dealing with possible flooding incident.

At the Ayutthaya City Hall, ACM Kongsak chairs this meeting to discuss ways to manage the floodwater which is flowing from the North as well as measures to prevent flooding occurrence during the auspicious celebration of the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne.

The meeting also acknowledges the progress of assisting the flood victims in the northern region, while considering the water level in Bhumibol (ภูมิพล) and Sirikit (สิริกิติ์) Dams. The details will be used to evaluate the possibility of flood in order to find further solutions.

This afternoon, ACM Kongsak and the 15 provincial governors are scheduled to inspect the water level in Chao Phraya River.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 June 2006