In preparation for the upcoming rainy season, Pattaya City Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet held a conference on June 2, to make sure the city’s preparedness in efficiently handling and reducing the threat of flooding.
Throughout the conference, the development of different continuous tasks targeted at resolving and avoiding flooding in Pattaya was talked about, with the concentrate on the tactical structure of Neo Pattaya. The early arrival of the rainy season highlighted the requirement to remain upgraded on the task’s developments. Authorities and departments provided their proposed services to deal with the flooding concern.
Pattaya City includes various locations with an overall water catchment location of 43.66 square kilometers. This consists of salt fields covering 4.88 square kilometers, North Pattaya with 3.90 square kilometers, South Pattaya with 13.91 square kilometers, Thepprasit with 15.10 square kilometers, and Jomtien with 5.87 square kilometers.
The main reason for flooding in Pattaya is its low-lying topography, which gets water from greater ground in the eastern area. The existing drain system, including little pipelines, can just accommodate a rains volume of as much as 40 millimeters each day. Furthermore, the canal system, functioning as the primary waterway, is inadequate for effective water release into the sea. The comprehensive advancement of land, frequently transformed into domestic structures, has additional worsened the flooding circumstance.
To attend to these obstacles, Pattaya City has actually executed proactive steps and readiness strategies. The building of thorough drain systems in different locations has actually been focused on to make sure unblocked water circulation. Pumping stations and water outlets are now staffed all the time to help with prompt water drain, avoiding any hold-ups that might add to flooding events.
Mayor Poramet stated t “The city’s dedication to reduce the effect of the rainy season and resolving the concern of flooding in Pattaya is leading concern. By executing tactical steps and concentrating on facilities enhancements, the city intends to boost its durability and secure the wellness of its homeowners and visitors throughout durations of heavy rains.”
