Thailand hit with heavy rains from Tropical Storm Nari

Thailands Moonsoon Season full speed ahead!

Heavy rains started pounding Thailand around 9PM local time last night and continued into the morning as Tropical Storm Nari made landfall in Vietnam. 

 

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MCOT online news reports up to 80-90 mm of rain in some areas, here is the article.

BANGKOK, Oct 16 - Bangkok was hit by a drenching downpour early this morning with rain averaging 80-90 millimetres, and Min Buri as well as Khlong Sam Wa were also heavily hit with 90 millimetres of rain, all part of the last performance of Typhoon Nari which brought disruption and destruction across east Asia.

Some areas of the Thai capital were flooded this morning due to the slow drainage of rainwater. The authorities have sped up drainage works to lower the water level in Khlong San Saeb to create spare capacity for draining water.

Now only a low pressure cell bringing abundant rain to a broad landscape that needs no more, the remains of Typhoon Nari has lost its storm power but now stretches across Thailand's northeast and east still more rain.

Today and tomorrow more rain and isolated heavy rain is expected along with winds over the Northeast and the East, not only at Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani as earlier reported by the weather agency, but moving west and south to Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, and Si Sa Ket.

From today through Saturday, another rather strong high pressure weather system from China will extend over upper Thailand leading to cool weather with a 5-8 degree Celsius temperature drop and in the North and the upper Northeast.

Typhoon Nari made its landfall at Da Nang, Vietnam and as it moved across Vietnam, the Lao PDR and into Thailand, it was downgraded to tropical storm, tropical depression and low pressure cell status. (MCOT online news)
 
-- TNA 2013-10-16

Pattaya floods as Typhoon Wutip causes flash flooding in several areas

Last night in Pattaya Typhoon Wutip opened up on Pattaya

Pattaya, which is known for major flooding in certain areas, was left flooded after a huge 2 hour downpour. Pattaya One reported some of the most affected areas...here's the article

 

On Monday Night Pattaya experienced two hours of sustained heavy rainfall which caused havoc around the city with reports of floods up to 1 meter in depth in some places.

Typhoon Wutip has travelled throughout the South-East Asian region over the last few days causing high winds and heavy rainfall and regrettably some loss of life.

Many provinces around Thailand have felt the effects of the Typhoon which is currently situated in the Northern part of Thailand.

At around 9pm on Monday the rains began and predictably the local drainage systems could not cope causing widespread floods which forced some drivers to abandon their vehicles.

The usual hot-spots: The Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya Third Road, Pattaya Second Road and Soi Baukao saw some of the worst floods leaving many tourists and residents stranded until the waters subsided up to two hours after the rains stopped.

The local authorities did attempt to bring some order to the chaos but some areas were completely inaccessible even for emergency vehicles.

No reports of any injuries or deaths related to the flash floods were reported in Pattaya and by 11pm on Monday many of the areas had returned to normal.

 

On Monday Night Pattaya experienced two hours of sustained heavy rainfall which caused havoc around the city with reports of floods up to 1 meter in depth in some places.
Typhoon Wutip has travelled throughout the South-East Asian region over the last few days causing high winds and heavy rainfall and regrettably some loss of life.
Many provinces around Thailand have felt the effects of the Typhoon which is currently situated in the Northern part of Thailand.
At around 9pm on Monday the rains began and predictably the local drainage systems could not cope causing widespread floods which forced some drivers to abandon their vehicles.
The usual hot-spots: The Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya Third Road, Pattaya Second Road and Soi Baukao saw some of the worst floods leaving many tourists and residents stranded until the waters subsided up to two hours after the rains stopped.
The local authorities did attempt to bring some order to the chaos but some areas were completely inaccessible even for emergency vehicles.
No reports of any injuries or deaths related to the flash floods were reported in Pattaya and by 11pm on Monday many of the areas had returned to normal.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/104310/typhoon-wutip-blamed-severe-pattaya-flash-floods/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.68KTXkST.dpuf

On Monday Night Pattaya experienced two hours of sustained heavy rainfall which caused havoc around the city with reports of floods up to 1 meter in depth in some places.
Typhoon Wutip has travelled throughout the South-East Asian region over the last few days causing high winds and heavy rainfall and regrettably some loss of life.
Many provinces around Thailand have felt the effects of the Typhoon which is currently situated in the Northern part of Thailand.
At around 9pm on Monday the rains began and predictably the local drainage systems could not cope causing widespread floods which forced some drivers to abandon their vehicles.
The usual hot-spots: The Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya Third Road, Pattaya Second Road and Soi Baukao saw some of the worst floods leaving many tourists and residents stranded until the waters subsided up to two hours after the rains stopped.
The local authorities did attempt to bring some order to the chaos but some areas were completely inaccessible even for emergency vehicles.
No reports of any injuries or deaths related to the flash floods were reported in Pattaya and by 11pm on Monday many of the areas had returned to normal.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/104310/typhoon-wutip-blamed-severe-pattaya-flash-floods/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.68KTXkST.dpuf

On Monday Night Pattaya experienced two hours of sustained heavy rainfall which caused havoc around the city with reports of floods up to 1 meter in depth in some places.
Typhoon Wutip has travelled throughout the South-East Asian region over the last few days causing high winds and heavy rainfall and regrettably some loss of life.
Many provinces around Thailand have felt the effects of the Typhoon which is currently situated in the Northern part of Thailand.
At around 9pm on Monday the rains began and predictably the local drainage systems could not cope causing widespread floods which forced some drivers to abandon their vehicles.
The usual hot-spots: The Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya Third Road, Pattaya Second Road and Soi Baukao saw some of the worst floods leaving many tourists and residents stranded until the waters subsided up to two hours after the rains stopped.
The local authorities did attempt to bring some order to the chaos but some areas were completely inaccessible even for emergency vehicles.
No reports of any injuries or deaths related to the flash floods were reported in Pattaya and by 11pm on Monday many of the areas had returned to normal.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/104310/typhoon-wutip-blamed-severe-pattaya-flash-floods/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.68KTXkST.dpuf

On Monday Night Pattaya experienced two hours of sustained heavy rainfall which caused havoc around the city with reports of floods up to 1 meter in depth in some places.
Typhoon Wutip has travelled throughout the South-East Asian region over the last few days causing high winds and heavy rainfall and regrettably some loss of life.
Many provinces around Thailand have felt the effects of the Typhoon which is currently situated in the Northern part of Thailand.
At around 9pm on Monday the rains began and predictably the local drainage systems could not cope causing widespread floods which forced some drivers to abandon their vehicles.
The usual hot-spots: The Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya Third Road, Pattaya Second Road and Soi Baukao saw some of the worst floods leaving many tourists and residents stranded until the waters subsided up to two hours after the rains stopped.
The local authorities did attempt to bring some order to the chaos but some areas were completely inaccessible even for emergency vehicles.
No reports of any injuries or deaths related to the flash floods were reported in Pattaya and by 11pm on Monday many of the areas had returned to normal.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/104310/typhoon-wutip-blamed-severe-pattaya-flash-floods/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.68KTXkST.dpuf

Thailand braces for first Tropical Depression of the rainy season

Bangkok Thailand and its North East region of "Issan" are bracing for heavy rains and flooding 

 

 

 

 

This article from this mornings "The Nation"

Tropical depression already drenching parts of Northeast

BANGKOK: -- Authorities have identified 37 flood-prone spots in Bangkok in the face of a coming tropical depression.

The depression, which entered Thailand's Northeast yesterday morning, is expected to reach the Central region today. It is expected to bring rain.

Traffic Police chief Pol Maj-General Piya Tavichai yesterday said Bangkok residents should avoid all of the 37 flood-prone spots, if possible, during heavy downpours.

Among these spots are a portion of Rajavithi Road between Suan Dusit Rajabhat University and the Krung Thon Buri Bridge; a portion of Phya Thai Road in front of the Livestock Development Department; and a stretch of Ratchadaphisek Road in front of Robinson Department Store.

Sanya Chenimit, deputy permanent secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), said some of the capital's low-lying spots had already been drained in preparation for possible rain.

Based on what he has seen so far, Sanya expects the coming depression to affect the city only indirectly.

"It may cause light rain, but will not bring any serious downpours," he said.

As part of the preparations, Sanya said officials had been instructed to conduct constant checks to ensure that no garbage blocked drainage pipes. Clogged pipes are often blamed for flooding.

He added that people could ease the problem of clogged pipes by putting garbage into bins.

In a separate interview, PM Yingluck Shinawatra emphasised the need for the BMA to dredge canals and drainage pipes.

"I don't want to see the BMA [waiting to] talk about drainage until upstream run-off water has already arrived," she said.

She said the central government had worked hard on managing water volumes in upstream and midstream areas so as to minimise the impacts on Bangkok.

At the peak of the 2011 flood crisis, the central government and the BMA quarrelled over how best to manage the water volume. The floods submerged some parts of the capital.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Chatchai Phromlert said the depression would increase rainfall in Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Roi Et, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Sa Kaew, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat during the next two days.

"We are now paying close attention to risky areas such as at the foot of mountains and low-lying areas," he said.

Meanwhile, downpours continued in many parts of Phitsanulok yesterday.

The province's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation office warned people in Wang Thong, Nakhon Thai, Chat Trakan, Wat Bote and Noen Maprang districts to beware of possible flash floods and landslides.

Phitsanulok is among the flood-prone provinces that Yingluck has expressed concerns about.

-- The Nation 2013-09-20

Pattaya prepares for Thunderstorms and possible flooding

The weather outlook has been bleak in Pattaya for most of the week. Pattaya103.com had a nice article about yesterdays flooding and forecast.

Storms bring Pattaya to Grinding Halt

All through the week the 103 weather has been predicting the storms that hit today, bringing the city to a grinding halt and adding to the usual afternoon gridlock in many areas.
Power outages were fixed quickly but the internet in the area has, from many suppliers, been up and down today as all roads from the Sukhumvit to the Beach saw major flooding making some unpassable.
The railway road on the East side took it badly as Siam Country club road, Nerm Plab wan and Khao Noi as well as KhaoTalo became gushing rivers. Our own Drive time DJ, Goldfinger, was told to stay at home as his journey would have seen him attempting to cross 1 metre deep waters on his motorcycle.
On Beach Road business was seriously affected as much of the area was under water, and second road too saw more than its fair share.
Two separate storms hit the region as they came across Asia from China...and more is expected. We are told to be prepared for similar weather for at least the next 3 days.

 

Weather in Pattaya is just perfect right now!

You simply could not ask for better weather in Pattaya or most of Thailand for that matter. 

Daytime temps have been averaging about 30-31c or roughly 85f with relatively low humidity. Skies have fluctuated between hazy sunshine and clear blue! Nights have been very pleasant at around 23c or 73f.

  
This is my favorite time of year here in Thailand. With virtually no rain and comfortable temperatures i find myself taking far more bike rides somtimes making them into full day trips. Also spend more time enjoying the beaches not so much here in Pattaya but taking a ride down to Bang Sarae or heading off to Koh Larn. Nights are perfect to hang out with friends at outdoor bars and enjoy a few -- not usually quiet -- drinks together.

Bangkok has been averaging around 32c or 87f during the day and 25c or 75f at night. Chaing Mai has been very mild at night around 18c or 65f and warming up nicely to around 32c or 88f. Phuket and Koh Samui have also been sunny and mild


Good news is this weather is supposed to stick around a while. With a rainy season that lasted well into December, Thailands old man winter took a little longer to arrive and according to this article i read it looks like the cold season should last until the end of February with a possible exception for the south of Thailand where temps in Koh Samui, Krabi and Phuket may warm up a bit earlier.

If you ever wanted to get an idea of how big of an area Pattaya covers you should check out his video i found on You Tube taken from a Cessna 172 Sightseeing tour