pdogg Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 But it appears that Darkside, Check In, Obsessions, Cowboy should be safe from flooding. BANGKOK, Oct 4 - Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra today warned the capital's citizens to prepare for flooding at the middle of this month as upstream waters will flow into the Chao Phraya River at the same time as the high tide peaks. The governor made his remarks as he inspected the water situation along the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok Noi canal. Nearly two hundred households in riverside communities outside the city's flood prevention dykes have been hit as the period of high tide is approaching, while the the level of water in the river has already risen from the flow of upstream water. Mr Sukhumbhand said the construction of 86 kilometres of dykes along the Chao Phraya River is almost complete. Only a fraction of 700 metres is unfinished pending negotiation with the local residents and private companies who own the land there. The governor said today's level of water in the river currently remains at 1.60 metres above mean sea level, which is still not too high, while the flow of upstream water released into the capital is at 2,300 cubic metres per second. He said Bangkok can handle the water flow of up to 3,000 cubic metres per second. However, the governor expressed concern for 850 households in 25 communities living outside the BMA dykes that they will be affected by high tide and the flow of upstream water between October 15-17. The Chao Phraya River level may reach two metres above sea level. Officials in 11 at risk districts have been asked to prepare to provide help for residents. (MCOT online news) http://www.mcot.net/site/content?id=524e5ed2150ba0644f00025b#.Uk6qDIUevLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1954 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Very informative but...now...the main question; is Sukhmvit from Soi 3 to Soi 35 going to be hit? That is what concerns us more, with Soi 4 / Soi 11 /Soi 22 /Soi 33 on the focus of the LB activities (and Silom/Patpong...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza33 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Flooded out in Pattaya tonight, central pattaya rd & soi bukhao under water knee deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 that would be right here i am heading to Bangkok on the 9th to 14th then14th to 17th in Patts should I pack my wellies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxpharm Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 As long as water levels are below 2011 and they likely will be, then the areas where p4p lbs can be found should be dry - same as the last major flood. Flooding is more likely to happen in the outlying areas of Bangkok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzzy Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 On Google Earth when you put your cursor on a location it gives you the elevation. Nana Plaza is 12 feet above sea level. All things considered that is probably pretty high... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 On Google Earth when you cut your cursor on a location it gives you the elevation. Nana Plaza is 12 feet above sea level. All things considered that is probably pretty high... That means Cascade is approximately 36 feet ASL. Safer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 or temtations ass level above water is a cool thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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