Thread: Heavy rainfall to affect 30 provinces

BANGKOK, 3 August 2017 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued warnings to 30 provinces in the northern, northeastern, eastern, and southwestern regions to brace for flash floods and mudslides in the next few days.

DDPM Director-General Chatchai Promlert revealed that his department has issued flash flood and mudslide warnings in 10 northern provinces. They include Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. In the northeastern region, there are 12 at-risk provinces including Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Kalasin, Yasothon Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. In the southern region, there are four at-risk provinces including Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi.

Officials in flood-prone areas have been instructed to closely follow weather conditions and prepare to dispatch mobile units to assist those in need. Warnings will be issued to at-risk residents near water sources, foothills, and areas that have been affected in the past. Officials have also been instructed to prepare shelters to accommodate people in the event of an evacuation.

The current inundation in 10 provinces is affecting 101 districts and over 200,000 households.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department reported that the southwesterly monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Thailand is beginning to intensify, resulting in more rainfall in the upper regions of the country as well as the southwestern provinces. Ships in the southern region are advised to proceed with caution, while smaller boats should remain ashore.

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Isaan faces more floods

MORE RAINFALL has been predicted for already inundated swathes of the Northeast, while experts have urged authorities to issue immediate warnings to the public via all available channels if more flooding is possible.

Local disaster prevention and mitigation officials reassured residents that they have already prepared for heavy rain and further inundation. They insisted that people would be informed through real-time announcements via community broadcasting systems and social media.



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Yep, annual "rainy season" apparently taking everyone by surprise again. And probably just made a little bit harsher by the usual blocked drains, badly-planned construction, forest denuding, building over natural water courses and flood plains. Again.
At least Yingluck had a lovely smile and some stunning Burberry wellies. Ho hum.

Originally Posted by kmart

Yep, annual "rainy season" apparently taking everyone by surprise again. And probably just made a little bit harsher by the usual blocked drains, badly-planned construction, forest denuding, building over natural water courses and flood plains. Again.
At least Yingluck had a lovely smile and some stunning Burberry wellies. Ho hum.

Seems as the continuous cementing over the land and filling in of khlongs is catching up, making things worst than they might be in any given season.

10 provinces still affected by flooding

Ten provinces, nine in the Northeast and one in the Central Region, are still affected by flooding, said Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Chatchai Promlert on Saturday (Aug 5).

The ten provinces are Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Nakhon Phanom, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani and Nong Khai in the Northeast and Ayutthaya in the Central.

In Sakon Nakhon, many areas in 18 districts are still flooded, so are 18 districts of Kalasin.

A large volume of water from Nong Han Lake in Sakon Nakhon has inundated many spots in eight districts of Nakhon Phanom.

Also flooded are nine districts of Yasothon, seven districts of Amnat Charoen, three districts of Nakhon Ratchasima, 20 districts of Roi Et, 11 districts of Ubon Ratchathani and 15 villages in two tambons of Fao Rai district of Nong Khai.

Bang Ban, Sena, Bang Pa-in, Phak Hai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and Bang Sai district of Ayutthaya are flooded, affecting 15,097 households.

Mr Chatchai concluded that from July 5 to Aug 5, 291 districts of 44 provinces were hit by floods, affecting 512,878 households with 1.8 million people. Twenty-eight people were reported killed in the flooding, he said.

10 provinces still affected by flooding - Thai PBS English News

Lampao Dam continues to discharge water


The Royal Irrigation Department has continued to release water from Lampao Dam in Kalasin province as a preparation to take more rainwater expected to come in August and September.

Naris Wongvej, chief of the 8th water distribution and dam maintenance office, said Lampao Dam is currently holding 1,700 million cubic metres of water, or 87% of its full capacity of 1,980 million cubic metres.

The dam is currently releasing 30 million cubic metres of water per day, otherwise its strength and structure may be affected.

Mr Naris said about 800 million cubic metres of water is expected to fill up the dam in August and another 800 cubic metres in September. If the existing water is not drained out, the dam will possibly encounter heavy damage.

The water released form Lampao Dam has caused flooding in Muang, Yang Talat, Kamalasai, Khong Chai and Rong Kham districts of Kalasin.

In responding to a request from the Kalasin governor, the Royal Irrigation Department yesterday (Aug 4) agreed to reduce the volume of discharged water from 30 million cubic metres to 25 million cubic metres per day for three days, beginning today (Aug 5).

Thongplew Kongchan, deputy director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department, said Lam Pao Dam is still strong, but proper management of water is required to maintain it.

Because of the water released from Lampao Dam, many areas of Roi Et and Yasothon provinces have been affected, with some being 30-40 centimetres under water. The water is flowing past these provinces to the Mun River in Ubon Ratchathani, which may be hit by floods next week, he said.

Gen Chatchai Sarikulya, the agriculture and cooperatives minister, said it is believed the water level in the Mun and Chi rivers in Ubon Ratchathani will continue to rise. He has, therefore, instructed the Royal Irrigation Department to prepare such equipment as water pushing machines, water pumps and backhoes to cope with flooding at risk spots.

Lampao Dam continues to discharge water - Thai PBS English News