Coss Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 link Bangkok is safe from being flooded by run-off from the North until at least mid-October because the deluge released by broken floodgates has been diverted into fields upstream along the Chao Phraya River, Irrigation Department deputy director-general Vira Vongsangnak said on Wednesday. Villagers in Uthai Thani are hit by widespread flooding on Sept 21, 2011. (Photos by Thiti Wannamontha) Water from the rain-swollen Chao Phraya has already flooded 60,000 rai of Chiang Rak district fields in Sing Buri, 30,000 rai of Pho Thong fields in Ang Thong and 60,000 rai of Bang Ban-Phak Hai fields in Ayutthaya, Mr Vira said. He said the water diversion, together with the low tidal levels at this time, will save Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi from overflow from the Chao Phraya until the middle of October, even though a spring tide is expected on Sept 30. Three floodgates were breached by the deluge moving downstream - Bang Chom Si and Phra Ngam in Sing Buri and Bang Ban-Phak Hai in Ayutthaya - releasing their stored water into the Chao Phraya. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Agricultural and Cooperatives and Science and Technology ministries to use the engines and propellors of 30 powerboats to help push water out to sea more quickly. The boats will be stationed near Khlong Lat Pho near the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Samut Prakan. This morning, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported that a total of 130 people were confirmed dead and two people were missing in the floods that have inundated several provinces for nearly two months. The floods still prevail in the provinces of Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Singburi, Angthong, Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Chaiyaphum, Yasothorn, Khon Kaen, Mahasarakam, Si Sa Ket, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, and Prachinburi. Altogether 1,916,986 people in 165 districts of the 24 provinces were affected by the floods, it said. The department on Tuesday reported the flood death toll at 123. The National Disaster Warning Centre issued an advisory for people in 14 districts of Petchabun, Loei, Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen, Chanthaburi and Trat to brace for flooding today and tomorrow.People living near hillsides and waterways in Lomsak, Lomkao and Muang districts of Petchabun, Dansai district of Loei, Charttrakan, Wanhthong, Noen Maprang and Nakhon Thai districts of Phitsanulok, Phu Pha Man district of Khon Kaen, Klung, Makham and Khao Khitchakut districts of Chanthaburi, and Khao Saming and Bor Rai districts of Trat should prepare for possible flash flooding, it warned. The department said staff had been instructed to keep a close watch on all risk areas. ___________________________________ "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Agricultural and Cooperatives and Science and Technology ministries to use the engines and propellors of 30 powerboats to help push water out to sea more quickly. The boats will be stationed near Khlong Lat Pho near the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Samut Prakan." Really? like this will really help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I love the cartoon on the cover of Phujatkarn (Sondhi's business magazine). It has a guy sitting on the roof of his house, with the floodwaters almost up to the eaves. He is saying, "Help Thaksin first, Yingluck. We can wait. He is more important than us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 [color:red] Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Agricultural and Cooperatives and Science and Technology ministries to use the engines and propellors of 30 powerboats to help push water out to sea more quickly. The boats will be stationed near Khlong Lat Pho near the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Samut Prakan. [/color] Why didn't I think of this - especially during the two times each day when the tide is coming in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSTEACH Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 [color:red][/color] Quote Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Agricultural and Cooperatives and Science and Technology ministries to use the engines and propellors of 30 powerboats to help push water out to sea more quickly. The boats will be stationed near Khlong Lat Pho near the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Samut Prakan. Nobody can be THAT dumb! Where do these folks come up with such asinine ideas? TIT.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Nobody can be THAT dumb! Oh yes they can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Quote Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Agricultural and Cooperatives and Science and Technology ministries to use the engines and propellors of 30 powerboats to help push water out to sea more quickly. The boats will be stationed near Khlong Lat Pho near the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Samut Prakan. Nobody can be THAT dumb! Where do these folks come up with such asinine ideas? TIT.... What might help is closing a lock right after the tide starts coming in so as to prevent the river from flowing backwards which it does twice a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbox Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Quote Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Agricultural and Cooperatives and Science and Technology ministries to use the engines and propellors of 30 powerboats to help push water out to sea more quickly. The boats will be stationed near Khlong Lat Pho near the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Samut Prakan. Nobody can be THAT dumb! Where do these folks come up with such asinine ideas? TIT.... http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/257305/boats-to-push-off-flood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Maybe if everyone in Ayutthaya joins hands across the river, faces north, and kicks their legs like mad it will work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bangkoktraveler Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Maybe if everyone in Ayutthaya joins hands across the river, faces north, and kicks their legs like mad it will work too. doggy paddling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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