South ravaged by floodings

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The southern provinces down from Champhon to Ranong and Narathiwat in the deep south are still hard hit by heavy to very heavy rains and subsequent floodings and flashfloods with most village roads and sections of main highways impassable for all vehicles.

 

Hardest hit today is reported in Champhon with all roads in Lang Suan district under deep water and all schools closed.

 

Road from Champhon to Ranong is also under deep water and impassable for all vehicles.

 

Landslides were reported on the roads and highway officials warned motorists of unsafe passage.

 

Authorities in Ranong also asked all small boats to remain at piers as the sea is turbulent and high waves of up to four metres could pose danger for sailing.

 

In Nakhon Si Thammarat, one car was washed away by flashfloods as driver tried to wade through a flashflood passing a road in Thung Song district.

 

The car sank into deep water.

 

It was not immediately known how many people were in the car.

 

Authorities said that in Nakhon Si Thammarat, continuous rainfalls triggered forest run-off, causing flood in three districts. Many roads have been under water as deep as almost a metre deep.

 

In Phraprom district, roads outside Ramkhamhaeng University, Nakhon Si Thammarat were submerged.

 

A bridge was damaged in Ron Phiboon district, leaving villagers stranded in their houses.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/south-ravaged-floodings/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-01-05

Oh man, that sure looks ghastly.

 

Even up north i've had the 'wettest' December in about a decade i can tell about, 2 consecutive days of raining (not very strong but persistent) vs. literally zero usually.
January follows suit, an all-rainy New Years Day, half of yesterday and all of today so far, alternating between drizzle and pretty solid rain.
I mean over 2 days without a ray of sun - rarely to ever heard of hereabouts this time of year.

 

And chilly, folks, believe you me. Fair wind yesterday, calmed down now but cooled the crib down to 17 degrees C - same as outside right now actually ... well, no sun no fun basically and the fireplace pays off for sure.

On the bright side there's nicely cleaned air and the groundwater-body sure can use it, locally still missing about a meter wherever it surfaces, compared to last year same time.
Plenty of jobs for the 'gardeners' too, compared to, well, pretty much zero again usually ... 

2 hours ago, jollyhangmon said:

Oh man, that sure looks ghastly.

 

Even up north i've had the 'wettest' December in about a decade i can tell about, 2 consecutive days of raining (not very strong but persistent) vs. literally zero usually.
January follows suit, an all-rainy New Years Day, half of yesterday and all of today so far, alternating between drizzle and pretty solid rain.
I mean over 2 days without a ray of sun - rarely to ever heard of hereabouts this time of year.

 

And chilly, folks, believe you me. Fair wind yesterday, calmed down now but cooled the crib down to 17 degrees C - same as outside right now actually ... well, no sun no fun basically and the fireplace pays off for sure.

On the bright side there's nicely cleaned air and the groundwater-body sure can use it, locally still missing about a meter wherever it surfaces, compared to last year same time.
Plenty of jobs for the 'gardeners' too, compared to, well, pretty much zero again usually ... 

Well last year everybody was begging for rain sooo you got it. Conserve the falling rain into catch basins by the summer you will be happy that you did. Into everyone's life a little rain must fall followed by sunshine of course. 

52 minutes ago, elgordo38 said:

Well last year everybody was begging for rain sooo you got it. Conserve the falling rain into catch basins by the summer you will be happy that you did. Into everyone's life a little rain must fall followed by sunshine of course. 

 

True.
Last year they had to roll water out to some villages from about mid April through all of July due to widespread lack of, pumping it out of a pretty big and deep filled up quarry at least 6 hrs every day ...

 

So no complaints from me there - plus, where i come from they're fiddling with a good 30cm fresh snow and freezing diesel and stuff right now even in the lowlands - and they can well keep it.
However, local folks over here tell me they're already 'freezing' off their butts at 16 or 17 degrees tops too, stuffed into quilted parkas like the Michelin man though it seems to be too wet to also clothe the dogs yet ... 

2 hours ago, jollyhangmon said:

 

True.
Last year they had to roll water out to some villages from about mid April through all of July due to widespread lack of, pumping it out of a pretty big and deep filled up quarry at least 6 hrs every day ...

 

So no complaints from me there - plus, where i come from they're fiddling with a good 30cm fresh snow and freezing diesel and stuff right now even in the lowlands - and they can well keep it.
However, local folks over here tell me they're already 'freezing' off their butts at 16 or 17 degrees tops too, stuffed into quilted parkas like the Michelin man though it seems to be too wet to also clothe the dogs yet ... 

They should have a fashion show for dogs. Some really neat outfits. 

I think the killings have been down lately

None of the places mentioned are that far south, if you're referring to the troubles in the southernmost provinces.

What's really refreshing is the fact that it's still so wet up here around Chiang Rai and Phayao, there is very, very little burning...! Thank you Buddha...!

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"Look mom, you said if I worked hard and studied I could be anything when I grew up, and you were right."