Preparations under way for rainstorms in monsoon season

[webfact]

Preparations under way for rainstorms in monsoon season

 

 

BANGKOK, 15 August 2017 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered authorities to closely monitor for rainstorms in the upcoming monsoon season and to get prepared in advance in bid to mitigate impacts. 

Government Spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the premier had been reported of the latest flood situation which still persists in eight provinces, namely Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Nakhon Panom, Roi-et, Yasothorn, Ubon Ratchathani, Nong Khai, and Ayutthaya. The situation in these provinces is expected to return to normal in a week, should there be no additional rainfalls. 

"The Prime Minister has given high priority on the prevention and mitigation of damages caused by flooding, especially during monsoon season where preparations have to be made. Even though the situation will not become as severe as the major flooding in 2011, but the overall situation should not be ignored, especially in areas where flooding has recurred. Related agencies are instructed to closely monitor the situation and take preparations during September-October 2017." 

The premier urged the related agencies to timely notify the general public and efficiently communicate with them, as well as to come up with mitigation plans for important locations such as hospitals, airports, and economic areas. 

The government previously exercised Article 44 to get the National Water Resources Bureau under the supervision of the Prime Minister to improve the efficiency of water management.

 

-- nnt 2017-08-15

[poohy]

Thank god hes on the case

oh hang on a minute  what about the flooding last month? does that not count as it was before little Ps definition of the monsoon season

[NCC1701A]

yes, last month was just a drill and does not count.

 

 

[webfact]

Prayut urges all to exercise caution against flooding

By Thai PBS

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all agencies concerned to be fully prepared for possible flooding during the months of September and October, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

 

“The prime minister attaches high importance on flood prevention.  He said storms which usually come during the monsoon season must be specially monitored.  Although many agencies have said there will not be major flooding this year as the one in 2011, we must not be unprepared because a recurrence of that situation cannot be ruled out.

 

“He has ordered agencies concerned to closely follow up the water volume during the months of September and October,” Lt Gen Sansern said.

 

Full story:  http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prayut-urges-exercise-caution-flooding/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-08-15

[poohy]

see above

Seriously should you use that photo with that headline

[wow64]

Everyday another story starts like The PM has ordered Authorities to .... 

 

Never seen one about . is checking in on progress or is initiating or is proactive.. 

 

Weird I am putting it down to bad reporting. 

Edited August 15, 2017 by wow64

[kotsak]

That's what comes in my mind when I hear them everytime talking about flood.

 

 

[Lupatria]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Prayut urges all to exercise caution against flooding

Isn't that a bit too early?

[gandalf12]

How can you exercise caution against something you have no control over?

[DM07]

Let me quote British philosophers Bring me the Horizon, who once so eloquently said: "It never end...."

[tso310]

Should be ordering snowploughs and salt ready for the winter snows.

[dinsdale]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

the upcoming monsoon season

Thought we're in monsoon season. Have to say just bloody hot with no rain where I am (just sw of BKK). If recent trends continue Oct/Nov (dry season) will be very wet.

[Happyman58]

6 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

yes, last month was just a drill and does not count.

 

 

Love your style

[Techno Viking]

so what happened to "there will be no more flooding" ?.

[DM07]

22 minutes ago, Techno Viking said:

so what happened to "there will be no more flooding" ?.

That went out of the window, on the back of that flying pig!

[The Deerhunter]

6 hours ago, poohy said:

Thank god hes on the case

oh hang on a minute  what about the flooding last month? does that not count as it was before little Ps definition of the monsoon season

How about  "There will be no serious flooding in the coming January to April monsoon season  Dams are expected to be able to cope with any heavy seasonal rain without difficulty ."  That is worth a try.  Stands a good chance of being correct too.

[Thailand]

All those poor farmers that will lose their crops when all the floodgates are opened to try to stop Bangkok getting the big hit agai circa 2011.

 

Certainly starting to look that way.

[robblok]

28 minutes ago, Techno Viking said:

so what happened to "there will be no more flooding" ?.

He seems to be backtracking.. first it was 2011 wont happen.. now he is saying can't be sure it does not happen.

 

I don't think Bangkok will have problems as most of the flooding is in Isarn and that drains through the Mekong. But we can't look into the future. As long as they keep draining the dams on time things will probably not be that bad. 

[eeyang wah]

OMG are there rainstorms in monsoon season?