F L O O D S I N T H a I L a N D Situation Report
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F L O O D S I N T H A I L A N D SITUATION REPORT UPDATE: 25th OCTOBER 2011 IMPORTANT NEWS Travel alert /remains unchanged/ ALL EU MS advise their citizens to monitor closely the situation, particularly in Bangkok, giving the sources of information (e.g. disaster center, local media, etc). Embassies receive few calls regarding the flooding. The change of travel advice is considered according to the developments (major changes considered only). Affected EU citizens /remains unchanged/ Few EU citizens seeking advice on the situation and assistance in visa related matters. Weather forecast /metrological department/ The northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and southern Thailand. Widely scattered rain is expected over the lower Central and the East and isolated heavy rain in the southern Thailand during the next 1‐2 days. CENTRAL: Widely scattered thundershower mostly in Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi and KanchanaBuri. Flood remained in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sara Buri, Lop Buri, Uthai Thani, Sing Buri, and Nakhon Sawan provinces. During 25th ‐26th October ‐ widely scattered rain. Bangkok: During 25th 26th October widely scattered rain. OVERALL SITUATION 1. 28 affected provinces in Thailand (please see the map: http://www.thaiflood.com/en/): NORTH: Nakhom Sawan, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Uthai Thani, Kampangpetch and Tak NORTHEAST: Khon Kaen, UBon Ratchathani, Srisaket, Surin, Roi‐et, Mahasarakham and Kalasin CENTRAL: Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Ang Thong, Chai Nat, LopBuri, , Nakhom Pathom, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, SingBuri, RatchaBuri EASTERN: Chacheongsao, Nakhon Nayok, PrachinBuri 2. The inundation in all the provinces remains mostly at the same level and is likely to decrease with the exception of: Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Sisakes, Buriram, Mahasarakham, Yasothon and Ubon Ratchathani Province. 3. The total fatalities are 356 deaths and 2 missinG (1 in Mae Hong Son, and 1 in Uttaradit). 4. The heaviest rainfall in the past 24 hours is in Bang Nam Jeud SuB‐District, Lang Suan District and Chumporn Province at 34.5 mm. 5. Major tourist destinations such as: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Pattaya, Ko Chang, Rayong, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Ko Samui and all provinces in southern Thailand are experiencing normal weather conditions (for Bangkok see: current situation). F L O O D S I N T H A I L A N D SITUATION REPORT CURRENT SITUATION BANGKOK: 1. Areas on alert (Increase of the water in Rangsit and Pathum Thani; Sea level expected to rise as high as 2 meters) ° Don Muaneg (36) ° Lak Si (41) ° Bang Khen (5) ° Chatuchak (30) ° Ban Sue (29) ° Sai Mai – further flashfloods (42) Note: Indication of all the districts in the attachment 2. Already affected districts (controllable flashfloods only): ° Phra Nakhon (1) ° Dusit (2) ° Samphanthawong (13) ° Bangkok Noi (20) ° Bang Phlat (25) ° Sai Mai (42) Note: Indication of all the districts in the attachment. 3. Alerted areas in the inner Bangkok (see map below): ° Phahol Yothin Rd, nearby Klong Sam Sen and Klong Bang Sue (Phaya Thai) ° Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 105 (Bang Na) – Khlong Phrakanong untill soi La Salle; ° Sukhumvit Soi 39 i 49 (Wattana) ° Lad Phrao Shopping Complex and Khlong Lad Phrao (Wang Thong Lang) ° Navamin Road from Khlong Don‐Eka, both sides of Prasert Manukit Road (Bung Kum) ° Ratchadapisek in front of Robinson Department Store (Din Daeng) ° Lad Phrao intersaction on Ratchadapisek Rd (Chatuchak) ° Ratchathewi Intersection on Petchaburi Rd (Ratchathewi) ° Nikhom Makkasan Rd (Ratchathewi) ° Rama VI Rd, Khlong Prajaejeen and Prajaejeen Market, Ratchathewi) ° Phetchakasem Rd Soi 63, soi Wat Muang (Bang Khae) ° Yen Akart Road, Nang Linchee Road, Soi SriBumpen 14 (Yannawa) ° Srinakarintara Road, Khlong Tachang area (Pawet) ° Sanam Chai Road, Maha Raj Road (Phra Nakhon) ° Thung Song Thong, Thung Sak, Don Muaneg (Don Muang) F L O O D S I N T H A I L A N D SITUATION REPORT 4. Districts on highest alert: (INFO: BMA 1555) The water flows from Nakon Pathom. 1. Sai Mai 2. Lat Krabang 3. Nong Chok 4. Chatuchak 5. Bang Sue 6. MinBuri 7. Klong Sam Wa 8. Kan Na Yao 9. Bang Khen 10. Don Mueang (Thung Si Khan and Don Mueang) 11. Laksi (Thung Song Hong) 12. Bang Phlat Note: for all the districts indication: see the attachment. NOTE: Don Mueng – Rangsit brigde – closed until further notice Vibhavadi Road up to Rangsit intersection – closed until further notice Charansanitwong Road, soi 74 up to 80 (Bang Plath) – closed until further notice Bang phlat Road up to Rama 7 Road – closed until further notice Sirindhorn Road (Dusit) – 2 lanes closed at the moment expected to be completely closed Sai Mai Road (Wat Nong Yai to Soi Phemsin) – flooding, still open Chaengwattana Road(Khlong Prapa) – flooding, still open Pin‐klao bridge to Pata Pin‐klao Department Store – flooding, still open Bang Phlat District Office – flooding, still open F L O O D S I N T H A I L A N D SITUATION REPORT 5. Situation description: A. 28th – 30th October is on alert as another high tide is expected. B. The level of the Chao Phraya river has reached the flood Barrier (2,5 m) in most places, overflowed in some areas (see indication above) and continues to increase. All the canals in Bangkok remain open particularly Khlong Song, Khlong Maha Sawat and Khlong Thawi Wattana. The water level in all the canals in the inner Bangkok remains normal at this moment. The rise of water has been reported in Rangsit Klong 1 (51.5 cm) and Rangsit Klong 4 (33,5 cm). C. BMA has advised the communities residing along the river to move to temporary shelters however no evacuation notice has Been issued. The leakages have Been reported in the areas of Khiew Khai Ka (Bang Krabue Intersaction and the compound of King Monkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok – already controlled. D. Enclosed – BMA’s evacuation procedure in case of flooding. E. The water in Khlong Maha Sawat (Nonthaburi) is still increasing (currently up to 1 meter) and is causeing flooding in the areas of Salaya, Putthamonthin, Bang Yai and Bang Kurai. The water is currently flowaing down to the districts of Bangkok, particularly: Thawi Watthana, Taling Chanand Bang Phlat (vide districts on highest alerts). F. No power shortages in the inner Bangkok have Been reported. Metropolitan Electricity Authority is closely monitoring the situation especially in the alerted districts. (hotline: 1130). The power in Bangkok shall Be cut off only if the water is over 1 m – currently no power shortages are planned for the affected areas in Bangkok. Most Buildings in Bangkok have generators, however in case of power shortage it is used for elevators Back up and is sufficient for few hours only. No electricity in the areas of: ‐ Bang Bua Thong (Nonthaburi) – INFO 1130 ‐ Bang Yai (Bangkok) – INFO 1130 ‐ Pathum Thani (only areas where water is above 1 m) – INFO 1129 ‐ Ayutthaya (only areas where water is above 1 m) – INFO 1129 G. The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority as well as FROC has advised that the tap water quality is in compliance with the WHO standard. So far there is no risk of tap water incapacity. H. The Ministry of Health has advised that so far there is no epidemical threat due to the flooding. However, they are closely monitoring the situation in the affected areas for the occurrence of: pinkeye, measles, diarrhea, leptospirosis, dengue fever, malaria and cold. Medical Mobile Services have Been provided in order to conduct mental health assessment as well as the assistance to affected people. The top 5 reported illnesses are: 1) tinea pedis, 2) strained muscles, 3) fever, 4) skin disease, and 5) headache. 9. Shortage of dry food and drinking water has been reported in most Big supermarkets. All the product are availablethough in smaller supermarkets and stores. Unofficially: Don Muaeng airpoirt is considered to Be used as the store area to help supplying Big supermarkets in Bangkok. I. Shortages in the drinking water has been reported but only in the bottles bigger then 1,5 l. It is strongly advisaBle to secure the drinking water as the two main water supplying factories are inundated (Ayutthaya) and the transportation routes are severely affected. J. Water level in particular areas can be checked here: http://dds.Bangkok.go.th/scada/ K. The areas of central Bangkok where tourists normally go are not flooded and accessiBle as of the moment. L. Shelter centers prepared in case the evacuation: http://www.google.org/crisismap?crisis=thailand_floods_en NOTE: Thammasart University temporary shelter has been evacuated due to flashfloods. BMA also designated temporary shelters at 158 schools in 24 districts for 35,805 people. INFO: Tel. 02‐248‐5115 or BMA Hotline 1555 or www.dds.Bangkok.go.th. F L O O D S I N T H A I L A N D SITUATION REPORT M. Update to other areas, visit: www.thaiflood.com (Thai) www.disaster.go.th (Thai/English) www.thailandtourismupdate.com (Thai/English) www.nirapai.com/1784thai/ (Thai) www.mfa.go.th/web/3082.php (English) www.Bangkok.go.th (Thai/English: click fo TRANSPORTATION AIRPORTS: Suvarnabhumi – operating normally The Suvarnabhumi airport is so far secured. U‐Tapao military airport is ready for eventual overtaking of flights. There are few airlines which already delegated their staff to U‐Tapao (e.g. Singapore, Air Asia, Thai airlines). In case of Suvarnabhumi closure, U‐Tapao may take over only small part of the flights (capacity about 3,000 passengers a day whereas for Suvarnabhumi its aprox. 140,000). Most flights will Be redirected to other airports, though further transportation to the destination points will Be difficult due to affected roads. “Flood Monitoring Center” has been set up at Suvarnabhumi to co‐ordinate with officials from Thai and international commercial airlines.