Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Friday instructed 13 districts located along the banks of Chao Phraya River to closely monitor the water situation and brace for emergency evacuation. Sukkumbhand said based on Friday’s hydrology forecast, the Chao Phraya wil likely rise to more than 2.50 meters, triggering overflow in several areas. High tides will […]
As of Thursday’s morning, the floodwater has kept on rising in northern and western Bangkok. On Vibhavadi-Rangsit Highway, the inundation has spreaded to Wat Lak Si, located about 200 meters from the Don Muang Tollway ramp. The water level is about 50 centimeters. On Phaholyothin Road, the floodwater from Future Park Rangsit shopping mall to […]
Authorities in Thailand are turning to desperate measures as they try to prevent the Chao Phraya River from overflowing its banks and inundating central Bangkok. The Thai navy has deployed a fleet of ships to the Chao Phraya and other rivers, where they are using their propellers to try to speed the flow of water […]
BANGKOK, 22 October 2011 (NNT) – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced this morning the government has opted to protect important official buildings and economic zones of Bangkok from northern runoff by allowing the approaching floodwater to pass through the southern part of the city before flowing into the Chao Phraya River. In her weekly […]
BANGKOK, 12 October 2011 (NNT) – The Emergency Operation Center for Flood, Storm and Landslide of Thailand has cautioned residents of six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast of heavy downpours and possible mudslides. Mr Viboon Sanguanpong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and Deputy Director of the Emergency Operation Center for […]
Residents living along nine areas in East Bangkok are warned of floods, according to the National Disaster Centre. As tide rises in the capital city, the centre at 3pm said in the latest warning that some areas could experience water overflows chiefly in nine areas – Khlong Bang Phrom, Khong Chimphlee (Buddhamondhol 1), Khlong Bang […]
BANGKOK, 4 September 2011 (NNT) – Department of Drainage and Sewerage Director General Mr. Sanya Cheenimit said Bangkok was not at risk of flooding as the water level in the Chao Phraya River remained at the safe level. He said the amount of rainfall and the flood water from the North were the only concerns […]
BANGKOK, Sept 3 — Many provinces along Chao Phraya River basin were hard hit by flood as Singburi ordered closures of 16 schools in In Buri district while four districts in Phitsanulok were still affected by flood. The increasing water level of the Chao Phraya River due to discharged water from the Chao Phraya Dam […]
