Riverside dining places especially vulnerable
Flood notifications have been issued in 11 provinces, which includes Bangkok, after severe runoff unleashed by Tropical Storm Mulan ran downstream from the Northern, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
The alarm had been sounded in Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan plus Bangkok.
The department furthermore said it was at this point keeping a close eye on the steadily swelling Chao Phraya Lake which receives drinking water from the northern provinces where Mulan had triggered widespread surges.
Comparable warnings are also essentially in areas for the banks of the Noi River which is a tributary of the Chao Phraya.
Occupants living in communities filled along both riverbanks were advised to become ready to move to higher ground, while nearby building sites were informed to reinforce their fundamentals for fear of ensuing landslides.
Riverside restaurants, piers and fish facilities should brace for a rapid surge in water levels, the particular department said, as they are particularly in danger.
The particular Chao Phraya barrage has increased its release to between 1, 000-1, 400 cu metres of water per second, but also has the knock-on effect of raising levels within downstream provinces simply by 20-60cm. Expected to end up being severely hit are usually low-lying areas away from flood walls within Klong Phong Pheng in Ang Thong as well Klong Boom Ban, tambon Hua Wiang of Sena district and Phak Hai district where the Noi cuts through Ayutthaya.
Meanwhile, Bangkok chief excutive Chadchart Sittipunt mentioned the situation is under control after there were no heavy downpours last night.
However , the City Hall key said the level on the Chao Phraya barrage in Chai Nat was now under close surveillance since that has a direct impact on the volume of drinking water flowing into the capital
Within Chiang Rai, Mulan has caused runoff from the forest in tambon Ban Doo in Muang area, leading to flooded parts of Phahon Yothin Road which leads into Mae Chan and Mae Sai districts. The road remains partially shut to small vehicles.
A lot of homes and farmland were also flooded in tambon Ban Doo.
In Phayao, floodwater reached one metre in several areas of Phu Sang district plus caused damaged property or home, homes and vehicles in at least ten villages.
In nearby Chiang Mai, a landslide was reported within Mae Ai district after the heavy rainfall.