Sriracha Flooded: Rain for 2+ Hrs, Multiple Points Submerged, Motorcycles Stuck

MGR Online•Society•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Heavy rainfall for over two hours has caused significant flooding in Sriracha, Chonburi, disrupting traffic and requiring immediate drainage efforts.

•Sriracha district in Chonburi province experienced a severe thunderstorm for more than two hours.
•The heavy rain resulted in flooding at several low-lying areas, including major roads.
•Motorcycles were unable to pass through submerged routes due to the high water levels.
•Authorities are actively working to drain the floodwaters, facing challenges due to continuous rainfall.

•On May 7, a thunderstorm occurred in the Sriracha district.
•The thunderstorm lasted for over two hours, resulting in significant rainfall.
•Multiple low-lying areas in Sriracha, Chonburi, experienced flooding.
•Key routes including."Three-way intersection at Khao Nam Sap, in front of Chak Yai Chin School, and the Route 7 parallel road towards Laem Chabang, were submerged.
•Motorcycles were unable to travel on these submerged routes due to the high water level.
•Relevant authorities are currently working to drain the floodwaters from affected areas.
•Drainage operations are facing difficulties due to the continuous rainfall.
•Residents are advised to avoid flooded routes and monitor weather updates closely for safety.

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Sriracha(ศรีราชา)ℹ️

A district in Chonburi province, Thailand, that experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where the town of Sriracha, which experienced flooding, is located.

Three-way intersection at Khao Nam Sap(สามแยกเขาน้ำซับ)

A road intersection in Sriracha that was submerged due to flooding.

Chak Yai Chin School(โรงเรียนชากยายจีน)

A school located in Sriracha, near a flooded road intersection.

Route 7 parallel road(ถนนคู่ขนานสาย 7)

A road near Sriracha, a section of which became submerged during the heavy rainfall, impeding traffic towards Laem Chabang.

Laem Chabang(แหลมฉบัง)ℹ️

A port city in the Chonburi province, which is a destination for traffic on the affected Route 7 parallel road.

May 7(7 พ.ค.)

The date when the severe thunderstorm and subsequent flooding occurred in Sriracha.