PHUKET was lashed by heavy rain again this evening (Nov. 2) leading to several parts of three districts, including Patong seaside town, getting flooded, Amarin TV said. The intense downpour started at 5.30 p.m. leading to floods swamping Mueang Phuket, Kathu, and Thalang districts while a flash flood that originated from “Khao 50 Pi”
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Phuket reeling again! 15 hours rain triggers flash floods in Kata Noi and Patong
PHUKET was battered again today (Oct. 28) as 15 hours of non-stop rain from last night led to reddish-colour floodwaters surging into several locations at Patong beach town and Kata Noi beach, TV Channel 7 and Workpoint 23 said. At approximately 3 p.m., murky, reddish-colour floodwaters gushed from the drainage system onto a road
Read moreOfficials pinpoint cause of mud and rocks swamping Patong alley
IN investigating the cause of flash floods dumping thick layers of mud and rocks in Soi Na Nai, Patong beach town, Phuket, officials said a landslide occurred at adjoining granite hills that has a natural stream channel with torrential rain leading to the soil getting oversaturated and becoming unstable, Manager Online said this afternoon
Read morePhuket flooded after just an hour of torrential rain
PHUKET is reeling after just an hour of continuous torrential rain led to several areas of the island province being flooded with Thai Meteorological Department warning that the southern region is facing intense monsoon activity from today till next Thursday (Oct. 23-29), Amarin TV said this afternoon (Oct. 23)/ The fierce hour-long downpour started
Read morePattaya flooded after being pounded by torrential rain
TORRENTIAL rainfall lashed Pattaya this afternoon (Oct. 19) leading to a stretch of Sukhumvit road there getting flooded with left-hand lanes closed to traffic, Amarin TV said. Reporters of this TV station surveyed the situation at 3 p.m. after continuous heavy downpour and warned that Sukhumvit road near South Pattaya opposite Lotus’s shopping centre
Read moreAnutin defends self over 1,000-baht cash handout to flood victims
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul today (Sep.30) defended himself over last night’s (Sep.29) rare event in which he literally handed out 1,000-baht cash to each of several victims of critical flooding stranded in an inundated northern area of the low-lying capital, saying he just did so at the spur of the
Read moreOutbound Phaholyothin road badly flooded while dam discharge rate cut
FLOODING woes persist in Bangkok and its vicinity with heavy rain this afternoon (Sep. 30) leading to the area around the Thai National Memorial on the outbound side of Phaholyothin road getting badly flooded with motorists advised to avoid this route, Amarin TV said. FM91 Trafficpro Facebook page issued this alert at 2.18 p.m.
Read moreThai Airways cuts flights, battles baggage chaos as Bangkok floods ease
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services today (Sep. 29) following heavy rain, though the government said floodwater in the capital Bangkok was expected to recede within three days if no more rain fell. Thai Airways plans to cut about 30 flights, about 30 percent
Read moreBangkok flooding ‘has stabilised’, improvement expected this evening: Chadchart
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the flooding in the capital has stabilised and is expected to improve this evening if there is no additional rainfall while ordering schools closed and work from home for civil servants on Monday, Amarin TV said late afternoon today (Sep. 26). Meanwhile Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has rescheduled his
Read moreBangkok in critical situation amid non-stop rain with many areas flooded
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the metropolis is in critical situation with cumulative rainfall that started at 4 p.m. on Thursday (Sep.24) having reached nearly 300mm as of 6 a.m. this morning (Sep. 26) with the public urged to avoid 17 routes, Naewna newspaper and Amarin TV said. Amarin TV’s reporters said many areas
Read moreGovt launches 24-hour war room to monitor incessant rain, water levels in Central region
AMID incessant heavy rain the government today (Sep. 25) set up a 24-hour war room to monitor the situation in the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and track water flow downstream from Chao Phraya dam with machinery and personnel prepared to handle floods, PPTVHD36 said, Ms. Lalida Peritwiwattana, deputy government spokesperson, said
Read moreSaen Saep canal boat service suspended amid persistent rain
WITH rain falling incessantly Family Transport (2002) Co., Ltd., the operator of Saen Saep canal passenger boat service, announced a temporary suspension of service from 11.45 a.m. today (Sep. 25) amid continuing rising water levels, Amarin TV said. JS100 Radio said on Facebook that the company would inform the public once water levels recede
Read moreMet dept denies ‘massive flood’ looming in 120 hours
THE Meteorological Department this evening (Sep. 22) quashed reports circulating on social media that a “massive flood is coming in 120 hours” as the actual forecast is for heavy to very heavy rain in many areas during Sep.23-27, PPTVHD36 said. Mr. Nattawut Dandee, the department’s deputy director-general, said a strong low-pressure system, a monsoon
Read morePhang Nga heavily flooded after being lashed by torrential rain
POURING rain continuing for over 24 hours triggered flash floods in Phang Nga province with a monastery inundated to the roof while six students were stranded in their school as roads were impassable, Amarin TV said this evening (Sep. 18). Aside from Ban Pak Khlong Monastery homes and farms in Ban Tha Han village,
Read moreTwo dead as severe flash floods swamp Nan province
NORTHERN Nan province is being ravaged by strong flash floods that have killed two people and caused widespread damage with relevant agencies closely monitoring the situation especially in low-lying areas and along the Nan river, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Aug. 19). The body of a bed-ridden patient, identified as Mr. Sinchai, 58, was
Read moreRayong flooded as heavy rain slams province
TORRENTIAL rainfall that started at 10 a.m. today (July 30) and continued till noon led to Sukhumvit road passing through Rayong, particularly a section under construction, getting heavily flooded causing severe traffic congestion with small vehicles struggling to pass through, Naewna newspaper said. Heavy rain pounded many parts of Rayong province causing a rapid
Read moreSeveral areas flooded as heavy rain lashes Bangkok
TORRENTIAL rain pounded Bangkok this Sunday afternoon (May 31) leading to localised flooding and damage to road surface during peak traffic hours, Naewna newspaper said. Relevant agencies said floodwaters streamed onto Phaya Thai road from the floodgates beneath the BTS station causing significant traffic snarl-ups. Pathum Wan District Office quickly mobilised personnel from Public
Read more‘Yellow flag’ flood alert at four Hat Yai communities
A “YELLOW FLAG” flood alert has been declared at four communities in Hat Yai after two consecutive days of heavy rain led to retention ponds and reservoirs nearing full capacity, Amarin TV said this evening (Dec. 18). Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the Hat Yai Municipality Flood Prevention and
Read moreCity floods easing as BMA rushes to drain out floodwaters after torrential rain
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said at midmorning today (Nov. 3) significant flooding in many parts of the city caused by torrential overnight rain has started to recede in almost all areas but small alleys and low-lying zones remain inundated, TV Channel 7 and Naewna newspaper said. The heavy downpour last night only stopped at
Read morePhayao heavily flooded as weakened typhoon moves in
WITH TYPHOON Bualoi having weakened to an active low-pressure cell as it moved into Thailand today (Sep 30), Phayao was immediately affected with continuous torrential rain since 3 a.m. exceeding 200 millimetres, Naewna newspaper said. The provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office has issued the highest warning level after Pha Tang and Ban Wang
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