Industries bracing for potential flood threats
Thailand's Industrial Estate Authority Bolsters Flood Defenses Amidst Monsoon and Depression Threat
In response to the shifting monsoon trough and increased rainfall, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is bolstering its flood defenses across four designated high-risk estates.
The IEAT, under the leadership of Governor Sumet Tangprasert, has invested over 1.85 billion baht in flood infrastructure across Nakhon Luang, Bang Pa-In, Ban Wa in Ayutthaya, and Bang Pu in Samut Prakan. These estates have been equipped with enhanced flood prevention systems designed to withstand severe weather events.
Mr. Tangprasert has reaffirmed the agency's readiness to protect major industrial zones from flooding, emphasizing that the IEAT has learned from the devastating floods of 2011. The systems are now stronger, smarter, and more integrated, he stated.
In Nakhon Luang, a 5.5km levee stands at 8.15 meters above mean sea level, surpassing the 2011 flood peak of 7.54m. Bang Pa-In's flood defenses reach 6 meters or higher, exceeding the previous high of 4.28m. Ban Wa's flood defenses consist of an 11km flood wall at or above 5.4 meters. Bang Pu's flood defenses, currently 53% complete, will have a drainage capacity of 160,000 cubic meters per hour upon completion.
The IEAT's flood strategy encompasses four dimensions: structural resilience, mechanical readiness, integrated monitoring, and emergency preparedness. The authority is maintaining strict vigilance despite normal water levels in September.
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings about a tropical depression moving through the South China Sea. However, no information suggests that the depression will enter Thailand. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has placed 52 provinces on flood alert, urging local authorities to monitor rainfall, river levels, and reservoir capacity.
While the tropical depression does not currently pose a direct threat to Thailand, the IEAT's efforts are aimed at safeguarding investor confidence in addition to protecting assets. The agency's readiness to protect industrial zones from flooding is a testament to its commitment to maintaining a stable and resilient economic environment.
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