Floods in Thailand [Disaster Risk Information (Special Edition)]
2011.10.1
Introduction
Major flooding occurred in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippine, and Laos due to heavy precipitation during the monsoon season since July. Among all, serious flooding damages are reported in Thailand. Major dams in the northern area exceeded their capacity and water was force to be released to compensate for incoming flow. As a result, significant damages were caused in the downstream areas.
It is said that the damage of the flooding is the worst in the past 50 years, and the situation is still unpredictable.
Damages are extremely serious in industrial estates where there are many Japanese companies and factories. Flooding occurred first in Saha Rattana Nakorn Industrial Estate in Ayutthaya which locates in the north of Bangkok followed by other industrial estates, and many companies in the area are forced to suspend operation.
In addition, factories which are not directly affected by floods also need to suspend operation due to disruption of parts supply and transportation system.
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