Week 1. Flood

FLOOD

Flood is an overflow of a great amount of water especially over dry lands. Floods are caused not only by heavy rainfall but also by river, reservoir or tsunami that is brought from earthquakes on the ocean floor (tidal influences). They are also caused by human by cutting down trees and plants which absorb a large amount of water. Burnt down forests without vegetation can produce a mudslide and flood when there is a heavy rain as well. Flood can disrupt people's lifestyle and cause a serious problem in the environment. Transportation (flooded railway lines, roads) and communication (Telephone and Internet lines) get usually disturbed.

Thailand has experienced a severe flood in 2011 during monsoon season. The flood started from the landfall of tropical storm 'Nock-ten' at the end of July 2011. It spread through the northern side, then to northern east and to the capital city of Bangkok and it lasted until January 2012. 13.6 million people and 65 of 77 provinces of Thailand were affected, 815 died and 45.7 billion dollars (US) in economic were damaged.

Below are photos taken during the 2011 flood:

Reference:

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Thai Flood Hacks (29 pics). 2015. Thai Flood Hacks (29 pics). [ONLINE] Available at: http://acidcow.com/pics/26214-thai-flood-hacks-29-pics.html. [Accessed 02 March 2015].

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The Frame: Floods inch closer to heart of Thailand's capital. 2015. The Frame: Floods inch closer to heart of Thailand's capital. [ONLINE] Available at: http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2011/10/floods-inch-closer-to-heart-of.html. [Accessed 02 March 2015].

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