Bangkok is on flood watch as Governor Chadchart Sittipunt ordered immediate preparations for heavy rainfall expected across the city today, 12 August. The warning is strongest for northern and northeastern districts — think Don Mueang, Lak Si, Bang Khen, Sai Mai and Khlong Sam Wa — where forecasts show the potential for sharp downpours. With the Bangkok Flood Prevention Control Centre in Din Daeng buzzing with activity, and the Drainage and Sewerage Department closely monitoring the situation, officials are reminding residents: be ready, because the sky might well decide to open up. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has flagged heavy to very heavy showers, with intense bursts that could reach about 50 millimetres per hour in hotspots. The TMD specifically names Nong Chok, Lat Krabang, Min Buri, Khlong Sam Wa, Sai Mai, Bang Khen, Don Mueang and Lak Si as likely to see the most torrential rain, while Thon Buri … Continue reading Chadchart Orders Flood Preparations in Bangkok Ahead of Heavy Rain