Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Heavy rain intermission
ends this weekend
Sakon Nakhon F.C. vs Roi Et F.C.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 15.00 p.m.
at the United Institute of Maha Sarakham campus stadium.
Is this month's the worst flooding in Sakon Nakhon City? EVER!
I can only confirm the ten years I have lived here and say it is.
In August of 2008 flooding in the city was limited to a few places
Outlying areas fared worse.
Don't remember much flooding in my vicinity in 2012.
There was some heavy flooding elsewhere Obviously!
Most Sakon Nakhon city canals were built decades ago. They sufficed then.
There's been a hell of a lot of home and business construction since then.
Lakes have been paved over, streams have been blocked.
Hazardous Animal Control
by Sakon Nakhon Police
Video by djmzaa
3 meter (9.84 ft) python
- Koh Samet Oil Spill bangkokpost
- Effects of US flooding
...are starting to rear their ugly head,
Ruined crops and expectation of higher food prices ahead
Wednesday
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Flood Cleanup
Had intended to visit some nearby villages to witness how they were faring.
A short distance from my house the water was a foot deep. Killed my motorcycle engine.
Subsequently I killed my battery.
I should get my motorcycle back shortly after noon with a new battery (480 baht).
Instead I walked around the neighborhood in my "Wellingtons"
They are too large for my feet without socks, causing a few blisters.
I thoroughly washed and disinfected my feet when I got home.
Water pumps were used and shared everywhere
Most folk seemed in good spirit
Many homes were still awaiting their turn to used water pumps
Recently paved but already cracked
A short distance from my house the water was a foot deep. Killed my motorcycle engine.
Subsequently I killed my battery.
I should get my motorcycle back shortly after noon with a new battery (480 baht).
They are too large for my feet without socks, causing a few blisters.
I thoroughly washed and disinfected my feet when I got home.
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| The Water level was receding. In some places faster than others |
Most folk seemed in good spirit
Many homes were still awaiting their turn to used water pumps
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| Road markers had been installed to advise drivers |
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| The recently paved road in front of my house was above the surrounding water levels avoiding flooding |
Recently paved but already cracked
Rain Intermission
Since yesterday afternoon it's been pleasantly dry and cool.
Not what had been in the forecast by all weather services.
They had forecast "More thunderstorms late afternoon and overnight."
Weather gets whimsical that way. It changes without notice sometimes.
Don't fret. There's plenty more wet days ahead.
From Thursday into the weekend it looks heavy.
Not what had been in the forecast by all weather services.
They had forecast "More thunderstorms late afternoon and overnight."
Weather gets whimsical that way. It changes without notice sometimes.
Don't fret. There's plenty more wet days ahead.
From Thursday into the weekend it looks heavy.
Recent weather Source Thai Meteorological Department
| Tuesday |  Mars | pink |
Monday, July 29, 2013
Quiz night at The Pitstop Cafe
This weeks Quiz night will be at The Pitstop Cafe, Wednesday 31st, start time is 7.00pm.
The quiz night last week at SoGood was cancelled and moved to The Pitstop Cafe. It was well attended, thanks to all that came.
In the event that too many people attend, future quiz nights will be moved to Apple's one week and So Good the next.
The quiz night last week at SoGood was cancelled and moved to The Pitstop Cafe. It was well attended, thanks to all that came.
In the event that too many people attend, future quiz nights will be moved to Apple's one week and So Good the next.
Sakon Nakhon City Flooded
.....worst I've seen in ten years
- Channel 3 News Update video
More thunderstorms forecast late afternoon and overnight
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| CM center They should have raised the land before construction |
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| Roadside canal overflowing |
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| Neighbor with a pump |
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| Neighbors with buckets |
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| No flooding at my house |
Mosquito repellent:
What's it made of ?
Some weeks ago, apparent government employees dropped off these larger than standard sized tea bags. The instructions were, drop them in standing water and mosquitoes won't lay their eggs there.
They also claimed that this mixture would not contaminate water.
The bags contain granules similar to super fine sand
Any idea as to what it may be?
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Wet News
Weather statistic charts for the past three days at the
Thai Meteorological Department
Noteworthy was the lull in rain during yesterday's early evening hours, just in time for dining out.
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Webfoot Weather Season
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| Jul 13, 10:00 am to Jul 28, 13 07:00 am 29.1 Millimeter / 1.145669 Inch |
24 hours listed at
Thai Meteorological Departmentfor some reason, seem way too low.
I could be wrong.
Seems to me it should be more.
T-storms early evening.
From the looks of things, we may not see extended periods of sunshine for a week or more. My definition or extended is 4 hours of more.
Sunday
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