Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand

[PeteC]

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In a world of water

Pruksa housing estate in Chachoengsao’s Muang district has been inundated by overflow from Khlong Prawet BuriRom for about a week. The picture was taken from a camera mounted on a remote-controlled helicopter. SITHIKORNWONGWUDTHIANUN

City braces for tropical storms
Sluice gates raised, pumps boost drainage

Published: 5/10/2012 at 03:17 AM
Newspaper section: News

State agencies are bracing for heavy rain and potential flooding with tropical storm Gaemi expected to lash the country over the next few days, and another large storm forecast to hit on Oct 20.

The second storm has been named Phrapiroon, and is forecast to follow almost directly in the footsteps of Gaemi _ hitting the lower Northeast, East, Central region and upper South of the country.

Government agencies are racing to prepare for the storms and to assure the public that they will be safe from flooding.

Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said yesterday the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to deal with any possible flood crisis.

Tropical storm Gaemi was reported to be moving slowly westward, some 950km east of Danang, Vietnam, yesterday.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rains to Thailand's lower Northeast and Central regions starting from today until Monday.

Mr Sukhumbhand stressed the need for BMA staff to work closely with officials from the Royal Irrigation Department. He said sluice gates at canals in the city have now been raised to help with drainage, and that BMA officials will meet at the Drainage and Sewerage Department to monitor the situation.

Adisak Khantee, deputy director of the department, said his agency is stepping up efforts to drain water away from the city's canals so they will be as dry as possible when the storm hits.

He said water pumps will be installed in areas most vulnerable to persistent flooding, while the BMA has its 95 emergency units _ known as BEST (Bangkok Emergency Service Team) _ ready for dispatch to help people in flooded areas.

About 5 million sandbags are also being prepared in case of emergency.

Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi, who also heads the government's Water and Flood Management Commission, said he had met agencies concerned and the governors of Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao and Bangkok to discuss measures to ensure at-risk areas are safe from flooding.

Chatchai Promlert, director-general of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, said the Interior Ministry has come up with emergency response measures, including food supplies and communication systems.

Mr Chatchai said the ministry has now issued emergency alerts to areas at risk of flooding, with evacuation drills already being held in those areas.

Bangkok deputy governor Wallop Suwandee said the BMA has installed more water pumps, as well as water propelling boats, to help speed up drainage at several canals in Bangkok.

Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat said the military is also ready to cooperate if the government wants to use its land to help retain flood water.

The military was always on standby to help if Bangkok is hit by heavy rain, he said. Soldiers would be sent to help at trouble spots, provide transport assistance and help solve traffic problems.

"We would be glad to comply if the government wants to use the area of the 2nd Cavalry Division as a monkey cheek [water retention area] since there are many ponds and swamps in it. Other areas held by the 11th Infantry Regiment and 1st Infantry Regiment can also be similarly used," ACM Sukumpol said.

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEA) has been ordered to prepare for possible flash floods around factory zones. All industrial estates in western and eastern parts of Bangkok were directed to follow the water situation and deploy officials to monitor the water levels outside and around their flood prevention walls. Industrial estates in Ayutthaya are not expected to suffer problems because the construction of permanent floodwalls has been completed.

However, industrial estates in the eastern districts, particularly Lat Krabang estate, are at risk because they have no permanent flood prevention system; they have only temporary earthen barriers.

The IEA will work with the armed forces, the Royal Irrigation Department and the BMA to protect industrial zones in the east.

Governor Veerapong Chaiperm said a flood war room has been opened at its headquarters and will operate around the clock.

[Nereus]

In the usual way of only opening their mouth to change feet, it is very hard to believe anything any of them write / say.
For the past week they have been predicting that the wrath of hell will be inflicted on ALL of Thailand starting today, Friday. It is more like a dry season sunny morning here in Bangkok this morning, as it has been the last few mornings.

The storm is STILL out in the South China Sea, and even taking into account the map above provided by the US Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, once it does cross the coast of Vietnam it will start to become a rain bearing depression, and is anybodies guess as to where it will head.

It is all the being done so that if there is a flood, they can then say "we told you so".

I guess that the contractors providing the "water acceleration devices" will be busy ordering that new Benz!

[PeteC]

The storm's change in direction could mean much more wet stuff for Hua Hin than originally expected. Pete

Gaemi to cover wider area
The Nation October 6, 2012 1:00 am

Tropical Storm Gaemi has changed its course on its way to Thailand is now going further south, which will result in heavier rain, especially in the upper Southern region, Royol Jindon, who is involved in overall flood and water management operations, said yesterday.

He explained that the volume of rain could hit 100 millimetres per hour in the upper South, which lies at a junction of the main thorough-fare to the entire region and hence cause massive traffic congestion in case of flooding. The storm's change of course means that more areas will be affected, he added.

Heavy rain is expected in at least 60 per cent of the storm's path in the lower North, lower Central and upper Southern regions.

Subsequent storms can be expected if Gaemi's eye reaches its maximum potential in the Gulf of Thailand, he said.

Thai authorities will confirm the change in Gaemi's course tomorrow, even though several meteorological reports from international sources have suggested its change.

Flood relief and operations centres have been set up in the 30 provinces most vulnerable to heavy flooding after the Department of Disaster Prevention and Litigation held a teleconfer-ence with the provincial governors. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed these governors to be available round the clock.

Meanwhile, the Meteoro-logical Department said Gaemi would possibly have an influence on Thailand when it reached Vietnam yesterday evening, though it might weaken along the way.

The flooding situation in Bangkok, especially in the west, has to be assessed on a day-to-day basis if the volume of rain exceeds the level of 60mm per hour, a senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official said.

The BMA's medical emer-gency and relief services have been ordered be on 24-hour standby.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nationa ... 91818.html

[PeteC]

Here's more on the storm including a satellite photo from a few hours ago, and path projections that basically takes it right through Hua Hin, but not until Monday or Tuesday. Pete

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tr ... 1_sat.html

[PeteC]

Warning
"Tropical Cyclone “GAEMI”"
No. 23 Time Issued : October 06, 2012

At 22.00 LST, on 6 October 2012, the tropical storm “GAEMI” was moved to Qui Nhon, Vietnam, or at latitude 13.3 °N and 108.3 °E, with maximum sustained wind about 65 km./hr. It was moving westward with speed of 20 km/hr.

The tropical will make landfall over central Vietnam this evening and then downgrade and move pass the lower Laos, Cambodia and Thailand over Sa Kaeo respectively. These cause torrential rain with heavy to very heavy rain in some area as follow.

- During 6-7 Oct, direct impact as Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok. Indirect impact as Loei, Chaiyaphum, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Suphan Buri, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

- During 7-8 Oct, direct impact as Surin, Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkham, Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Indirect impact as Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchabun, Chumphon, Ranong, and Phang-nga.

- During 8-9 Oct, impact as Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, and Phang-nga.

The southwest monsoon prevailing over The Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand will strength. Wave height 2-3 meters are expected. All boat should proceed will caution and small boats keep ashore during 7-9 Oct, 2012.



The advisory will be effect on 6 October 2012.

Issued at 04.30 p.m.

[PeteC]

Hua Hin may not get a drop from this storm per this morning's reports. Raining heavily over here in Rayong since about 0400. Pete

Warning
"Tropical Cyclone “GAEMI”"
No. 28 Time Issued : October 08, 2012

At 01.00 LST, on 8 October 2012, tropical depression “GAEMI” downgraded to an active low pressure cell and at 04.00 LST, the low pressure covered Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. It is expected to move along the monsoon trough covering the Central. Torrential rain and isolated heavy rain are likely in the East, the Central and the upper South. People should beware of severe weather condition during 1-2 days. The areas include Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Bangkok and Vicinity, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Phatom, Suphanburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkham, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Phetchaburi.

The rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf. Torrential rain and isolated heavy rain are likely in the South West Coast. The wind waves in the upper Gulf and the Andaman Sea are expected about 2 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution during 1-2 days.



The advisory will be effect on 8 October 2012.

Issued at 5.00 a.m.

[lomuamart]

We got pretty wet last night with strong winds.
It's been raining since I got up at 4am but not what I'd call monsoon stuff - yet. It looked pretty bleak out there when I went to the shop 40 mins ago.

[Big Boy]

Yes, I thought I was about to experience my first Tropical Storm last night, but it just fizzled out after 2 hours. Pretty scary stuff while it lasted though.

[richard]

Neal

Don't really get biggies here in HH. Go up Isaan for a real light show

However, was just about to go for my morning swim waiting for it to brighten up and the mountains and the Hilton have disappeared from my 9th floor condo view. So I'm going 'Swimming in the rain, swimming in the rain.......'

[Big Boy]

I'd have been 'swimming in the rain' also, but my car is having it's final bit sorted - 6 weeks after initial delivery . I could go by Tuk Tuk, but I think I'll have a rest today. No worries, I've just been checking the forecast until Wednesday, and it's quite likely I'm going to get 2 days of 'swimming in the rain' at least.

[blue05]

Yup, bloody wet, guess its still the rainy season so we have to get on with it

[richard]

Sod it

I went swimming anyway. What's wrong with 'women in the rain, women in the rain...'

[PeteC]

We had a lull in the action for about 2 hours with blue skies and sun. The storms just arrived back with a vengeance blowing from the east. You may be in for more if this stays from the east and makes it across the gulf. Pete

[Nereus]

According to the synoptic chart, most of it has passed through, to be followed by a ridge of high pressure.

What they should be keeping an eye on is the one brewing to the east of the Philippines, named "Prapiroon". It is already showing a steep pressure gradient and winds of 50 kts.

http://www.tmd.go.th/programs/uploads/m ... art_07.jpg

[Nereus]

Mr Somchai added.
He said the storm Phra Phiroon, which is forming in the area east of the Philippines, would not affect Thailand.

It beggars belief that some of these "experts" cannot keep their mouth shut!
The storm is still hundreds of miles east of the Philippines, and I doubt that even GOD has decided where it is headed.
Some of them should be drowned!

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/3 ... ssure-cell