4-9 December 2011, investigated flood-attacking situation and examined flood water quality in Bangkok and nearby areas (Nonthaburi Province and Pathum Thani Province)
The survey sites and water quality information (Coliforms, ammonia concentration: indicators for fecal contamination) can be viewed on the map below.
※When clicking a marker on a survey site, the pictures of the survey site can be visualized. If an item of water quality appeared in the list box at the bottom left of the map is selected, then click at “Show” button, the page will jump to water quality information at the selected site. And when clicking a symbol inside the map in the water quality information page, the results of water quality analysis at the site will be shown.
2011/12/04
In the morning, conducted aerial survey by helicopter starting from Bangkok through Nonthaburi and
Pathum Thani Province and ending at Ayutthaya Province for 90 minutes to keep track of the wide view
overlooked from the sky.
(The video is available at the link of the aerial images on the upper right corner)
After that, surveyed the main roads surrounding Kasetsart University and Don Mueang Airport in
Bangkok and collected the flood water samples at 3 points.
2011/12/05
Surveyed Rangsit District, Pathum Thani Province. In overall, flood level was reduced, but in many places water was still remained.
2011/12/06
Surveyed and collected additional water samples from along-side-canal residential areas which were visited last time.
2011/12/07
Surveyed and collected water samples in Bang Kruai District and Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi Province. Comparing to the 1st survey 2 weeks ago, water significantly reduced and flood situation was getting better.
2011/12/08
Visited Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and interviewed BMA officers on flood situation and management.
Besides, visited a wastewater treatment plant in Bangkok, Rattanakosin Water Environment Control Plant, and interviewed the persons in charge.
2011/12/09
Visited areas around Bang Kadi Industrial Estate. There are many Japanese companies here. Estimating from water stain, water level during the flood time reached more than 2 meters in depth.