Bangkok May Be Hit By Severe Flooding Next Month

[george]

Bangkok may be hit by severe flooding next month

BANGKOK: -- Following the flood situation in the north, Bangkok is now feared to face a similar crisis anytime between October 9 and 11 as floodwater could submerge the capital city, a senior official said Wednesday.

Drainage and Sewage Department director Theradej Thewpraputgul said the crisis is apparent because seawater, floodwater from the north and heavy rain could cause flooding especially at riverside spots. However, the city has been preparing itself by releasing water from main canals.

Officials are also closely monitoring weather reports to work accordingly, he said. Sandbags have been put up alongside the Chao Phya River, as well as Bangkok Noi and Mahasawad canals, he added.

-- The Nation 2006-09-14

[george]

Floodwaters could swamp capital

BANGKOK: -- Floodwaters could submerge Bangkok between October 9 and 11 following severe floods in the North of the country, a senior civic official warned yesterday.

Drainage and Sewage Department director Theradej Thewpraputgul said the looming crisis was apparent because of the triple effect of rising seawater, floodwaters from the north, and heavy rains. However, the city has been preparing itself by releasing water from the main canals, he said. Officials are also closely monitoring weather reports to work accordingly, he said.

Sandbags have been put up alongside the Chao Phya River, as well as Bangkok Noi and Mahasawad canals, he added.

Governor Apirak Kosayodhin yesterday inspected blocked drains, which caused severe flooding in Laem Thong athletics village, Saphan Sung district. The city was hit by heavy rains on Tuesday night that submerged the area under 40cm of water.

His group also visited the flood-affected Rom Klao housing estate in Lat Krabang district. Apirak said the areas were flooded because the drainage pipes were too small. The city will spend Bt10 million to replace Laem Thong's 40cm sewage pipes with one-metre pipes this year.

--The Nation 2006-09-14

[leisurely]

Marvellous. Bloody marvellous. The flooding must have been happening since time immemorial but just now they have decided to increase the size of the pipes?

At least I won't be flooded. I live near the new airport...............................

[t.s]

Bangkok may be hit by severe flooding next month

BANGKOK: -- Following the flood situation in the north, Bangkok is now feared to face a similar crisis anytime between October 9 and 11 as floodwater could submerge the capital city, a senior official said Wednesday.

Drainage and Sewage Department director Theradej Thewpraputgul said the crisis is apparent because seawater, floodwater from the north and heavy rain could cause flooding especially at riverside spots. However, the city has been preparing itself by releasing water from main canals.

Officials are also closely monitoring weather reports to work accordingly, he said. Sandbags have been put up alongside the Chao Phya River, as well as Bangkok Noi and Mahasawad canals, he added.

-- The Nation 2006-09-14

This article appears annually in the Bkk post and Nation. ssame same as the locals are wont to say

[IMA_FARANG]

Bangkok may be hit by severe flooding next month

BANGKOK: -- Following the flood situation in the north, Bangkok is now feared to face a similar crisis anytime between October 9 and 11 as floodwater could submerge the capital city, a senior official said Wednesday.

Drainage and Sewage Department director Theradej Thewpraputgul said the crisis is apparent because seawater, floodwater from the north and heavy rain could cause flooding especially at riverside spots. However, the city has been preparing itself by releasing water from main canals.

Officials are also closely monitoring weather reports to work accordingly, he said. Sandbags have been put up alongside the Chao Phya River, as well as Bangkok Noi and Mahasawad canals, he added.

-- The Nation 2006-09-14

This article appears annually in the Bkk post and Nation. ssame same as the locals are wont to say

Does anyone on this forum remember when Sukhumvit road, especially around Soi 36, would flood during the rainy season up to about 3 feet or so? Many of the shops had a flood barrier outside to keep the water from comming in from the street. Usually had water for 8 to 24 hours after every heavy rain.

I once knew a German guy who was walking down Sukhumvit road, close to what was then the Rex Hotel, and fell into an open drain hole. Took two people to pull him out of the drain, he was lucky that he wasn't sucked down into the drainage water. What a way that would be to die in Bangkok!