canuckamuck 30,610 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 3.73M at 9:00AM Link to post Share on other sites
wimpy 204 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 As a point of reference, anyone know the water level at Nawarat bridge during the floods several years ago? Link to post Share on other sites
canuckamuck 30,610 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 3.74 at 10:00, maybe it is cresting? Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzo the Face 2,639 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Here at The Pun Pun we do have a bit of water in the lower back yard, Still about half metre to go before into any of the lower rooms. My adsl has been off since about 8pm yest. til just about 15 mins ago.....so I don't know if someone gave an answer to what happened to the link on post 1 to the hydro site ...... it sez it cannot be found..... Anybody know of another link to the hourly flooding level page???? It does look like its almost stopped its rise, hopefully will start back down if no new water is forthcoming. Gonzo Link to post Share on other sites
WinnieTheKhwai 7,606 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) *quote deleted* You sound a little over concerned.. (New to Chiang Mai I suppose?) Flooding sure is a nuisance if your house is in an affected area (mostly near the river). If your living room floods it makes an incredible mess. However it's not like you'll be 'fleeing from a tsunami' or anything like that. Unless you're told otherwise it's business as usual. Flooding (if any) happens very gradually. And, if you're in the Nong Hoy area then it may be a traffic nuisance. You may have trouble getting to places from there if worst comes to worst. Often people in low lying areas move their cars up to higher ground, typically along Aom Muang road. Ask around in that case. Edited August 3, 2011 by Scott response to deleted post edited Link to post Share on other sites
hanuman1 55 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Looks (thankfully) like my 60cm estimate was wrong yesterday - it's risen a lot in Nong Hoi south of the bridge but still has about 30 cm to go. These pictures are of the area adjacent to the bridge looking east and show that there isn't much leeway there either. Yes, that underpass beneath Mahidol Rd on the north side always goes under first, and water was flowing into it at about 8:30 this morning although it wasn't completely submerged at that point. The pics are great but it's a shame they can't convey the sheer speed and power with which all that water is moving. Like you said earlier, an awesome sight. People should get down and have a look if they've got nothing better to do today. Raw, uncompromising nature at your very doorstep Link to post Share on other sites
canuckamuck 30,610 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 3.74 again at 11:00 Dropping in San Sai, looks like a crest. Gonzo try this link http://hydro-1.net/08HYDRO/HD-06/HOURLY.html?id=61 Link to post Share on other sites
WinnieTheKhwai 7,606 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) 3.74 again at 11:00 Dropping in San Sai, looks like a crest. So, actually this is managed expertly by very competent people. Same with the Canal Road, going to capacity but not over it. ( Thought I'd mention that given some of the cheap shots by some sour people here and there. ) Edited August 2, 2011 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to post Share on other sites
Firelily 7 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 > You sound a little over concerned.. (New to Chiang Mai I suppose?) With all due respect - been here 5 years by the way - I have 28 students I am responsible for, and my school has taken a stick-the-head-in-the-silt attitude. I was hoping if something happens I will find out some 15 minutes earlier through thaivisa than any other channel. Parents would have to get here and take the kids before I could go anywhere and that could take hours, and if it gets a little worse, I would have to pack up all the important stuff in my classroom and move it upstairs. So, yes, I am concerned, if I am allowed to be. I like to know what is coming, and not just let it ooops flood the classroom (worst case scenario), Thai style. Thanks for the updates to everyone, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
iainiain101 190 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just had a call from a friend in Land & House Maejo, and the roads and some houses there are apperently flooded. Took a drive up the Sangkampang road just now, and I would recommend anyone planning on buying in the new moobans up there does likewise, as it appears they have not raised the fields enough. The Kuang river has flooded and here is a photo, it was appently a lot worse last night. Link to post Share on other sites
jackr 1,596 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 > You sound a little over concerned.. (New to Chiang Mai I suppose?) With all due respect - been here 5 years by the way - I have 28 students I am responsible for, and my school has taken a stick-the-head-in-the-silt attitude. I was hoping if something happens I will find out some 15 minutes earlier through thaivisa than any other channel. Parents would have to get here and take the kids before I could go anywhere and that could take hours, and if it gets a little worse, I would have to pack up all the important stuff in my classroom and move it upstairs. So, yes, I am concerned, if I am allowed to be. I like to know what is coming, and not just let it ooops flood the classroom (worst case scenario), Thai style. Thanks for the updates to everyone, much appreciated. Don't feed the trolls. There are some good eggs on here that'll help out and provide one with useful info, and then there's the smarmy dolts that seem to have nothing better to do. Best to just ignore them. Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzo the Face 2,639 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 3.74 again at 11:00 Dropping in San Sai, looks like a crest. Gonzo try this link http://hydro-1.net/08HYDRO/HD-06/HOURLY.html?id=61 Thanks for that link Canuckamuck. I do see by the latest reading that it has apparently leveled out now, although my highly scientific marking on the wall shows a drop of a cm,,,,,,,however that may have been reflecting the tsunami created by a swim by frog. Lets hope it goes down now guys and gals and more rain holds off for a bit. .......and to the statement of the officials taking it right to the flood point then putting on the brakes.......better make that flood point at Narrawat..... as some places have already been underwater as in flooded. Gonzo Link to post Share on other sites
jackr 1,596 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just had a call from a friend in Land & House Maejo, and the roads and some houses there are apperently flooded. Certainly is and more on the way apparently: Link to post Share on other sites
murrinman 30 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 the view from ny back yard just south of lampang Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard2010 427 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Here is a photo a friend sent me of the water going under the iron bridge just south of the narawat bridge. it was taken about 3 hours ago Edited August 2, 2011 by Lizard2010 Link to post Share on other sites
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