Thread: More rains anticipated on May 24-25

Thailand will face another round of rains and heavy rains in some parts of the country during May 24-25 as a result from low pressure covering Vietnam and the Gulf, according to the Department of Public Disasters Prevention and Mitigation.

The department chief Mr Chatchai Promlert said that heavy rains during May 16-22 cause widespread flooding in 14 provinces affecting over 20,000 households in 48 districts and killing five villagers.

Although flood has eased in 11 provinces, 786 villages in 20 districts of Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet and Loei provinces remain inundated.

In Sukhothai, 405 villages in Si Samrong, Muang, Khirimat, Sawankhaloke, Thung Saliam, Ban Dan Larn Hoi and Kong Krailat districts are still flooded with over 17,000 households affected. Over 17,000 rai of farmland were damaged.

In Loei province, over 2,200 households were affected by flooding in 11 districts covering 332 villages.

In Kamphaeng Phet province, only 20 households were affected and about 3,000 rai of farmland were damaged.

More rains anticipated on May 24-25 - Thai PBS English News

Phang Nga warns tourists against swimming in sea

BANGKOK, 23 May 2017 (NNT) - Hotels in tourist areas in Phan Nga province warn guests not to swim in the sea during this period due to strong waves. Rescue boats are on stand-by in case of an accident.

More than 200 small fishing boats in the province are unable to operate, following high winds and strong waves.

In Uttaradit, Governor Phiphat Ekphaphan and representatives of relevant units on Tuesday traveled to Phichai district to handed out supplies to the local people affected by the flooding on 17 May 2017.

The Meteorological Department has forecast a 60-70% increase in chances of rain from 24-29 May 2017. Heavy rains are expected in the lower part of the Northern region, the upper part of the central region, the Northwast, the East and the South.

Deputy Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department Thongpliew Kongchan has instructed irrigation offices in flood-prone areas to prepare flood-prevention equipment and closely monitor the situation.


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Originally Posted by misskit

More rains anticipated on May 24-25

Damn. Time the gov fix this. Happens every year.

Originally Posted by Norton

Originally Posted by misskit

More rains anticipated on May 24-25

Damn. Time the gov fix this. Happens every year.

all proposals welcome.

Splendid storm rolled in over us 30 minutes ago. Temperature plummeted, grass and plants all perked up. Lovely.

Originally Posted by lob

Originally Posted by Norton

Originally Posted by misskit

More rains anticipated on May 24-25

Damn. Time the gov fix this. Happens every year.

all proposals welcome.

Ban the Rocket Festivals'. No 'Festivals' no rain.

Originally Posted by Norton

Originally Posted by misskit

More rains anticipated on May 24-25

Damn. Time the gov fix this. Happens every year.

Yes. I got rain on my head earlier this morning. I think I probably have Leprosy or something now..

Time to plant more trees then. The wife and two of her brothers have been planting all day while I have been supervising.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

supervising

Tough job but somebody has got to do it.

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storm yesterday, raining all night. water just about reaching halfway up the wheels in the moo bahn. procrastinating leaving for work in the hope it magically disappears.