Thailand’s Meteorological Department revealed that the main start of the rainy season was on Might 22. For as soon as their projection was precise due to the fact that on the really next day, a deluge caused extensive flooding in numerous locations in Pattaya.
Strong winds and heavy rain lasted for over an hour in Bang Lamung District leading to a fast accumulation of water, resulting in comprehensive flooding at several places, specifically in locations susceptible to duplicated inundation throughout heavy and extended rains.
The locations most significantly impacted are Sukhumvit Roadway, South Pattaya Roadway, the crossway at Paniadchang and Moom Aroi on Third Roadway, along with the stretch of roadway from Khaotalo to Wat Thamsamakkhee. Water levels in these locations can increase in between 30 cms to over 1 meter in some low-lying locations. The surging water triggers considerable distress amongst citizens who have actually sustained the duplicated obstacles positioned by extreme and extended rains.
The repercussions of the flooding have actually likewise taken a toll on companies along Soi Buakhao, South Pattaya Roadway, and Third Roadway. Drivers and motorbikes riders continuously come across troubles and damage to their lorries due to the increasing water levels.
Pattaya City Administration promptly acted by releasing tough steel barriers and triggering caution signals to restrict the passage of smaller sized lorries. An hour after the thunderstorm passed, floodwaters at the Moom Aroi crossway on Pattaya Third Roadway went away enough to enable lorries to drive through.
Efforts to alleviate the effect of the flooding and bring back normalcy are on-going however it appears the city dads have a difficult job ahead of them as the monsoon season is currently here.
