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Dam discharges increase flood threat, but Bangkok likely to escape (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2017
» The government on Tuesday increased discharges from dams in the Central Plains and the Northeast and warned people in low-lying areas in the regions of upcoming floods while Bangkok remained safe despite concerns.
More than 570,000 families affected by floods
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2017
» Flooding persisted in nine provinces on Wednesday, mostly in the Northeast, with more than 570,000 families affected by the floods that have ravaged much of the country over the last month.
Worst floods in 2 decades hit Sakon Nakhon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/07/2017
» Tropical depression "Sonca" has lashed Sakon Nakhon, leading to the worst floods in the northeastern province for two decades. Flooding persisted across the Northeast.
Bangkok's 247 flood-prone areas prepare, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Ratchasima hit hard
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2016
» Plans are afoot to relieve the effects of flooding particularly in 247 areas identified by City Hall as being highly prone to floods. Flooding has worsened in Ayutthaya and Nakhon Ratchasima
Rain, not river water causing Bangkok flooding (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/10/2016
» "The chance of the water from the Chao Phraya and other rivers flooding Bangkok is zero," says official. Rain is the culprit for the current flooding.
Water level in Chao Phraya Dam rises – 3cm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/07/2015
» You know the situation must be bad if a 3cm rise in the water level in the reservoir behind the Chao Phraya dam makes news. Despite some rain-making success, the overall water situation remains critical with little relief in sight.
Salty drinking water: Salinity rises sharply yesterday (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/06/2015
» Bangkok has had considerable rain this year, but the areas that supply it with water have not. The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) says the city water supply is getting saltier as a result and there was a sharp rise yesterday, forcing a temporary stop to production.
Drainage canal considered for Prachin Buri
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/10/2013
» As floodwater begins to recede in Prachin Buri, officials consider long-term solutions, including a 52km-long drainage canal.
Rising dam levels add to flood fears
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/09/2013
» Rising water levels in dams along the Chao Phraya River are causing concern, with rain forecast for the Central Plains and Bangkok this weekend likely to put them under increasing pressure.
Flood alert (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/09/2013
» Update: Khlong Rangsit overflows. All of a sudden this year's flood season seems much more serious as waters rise near the industrial estates devastated by the 2011 floods. Severe flooding has also occurred in provinces near Cambodia.