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Thailand beware of severe flooding and severe drought
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30 Aug 2022 17:21
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This year, the rain will be heavier from September onwards.
And may fall until November, all parties must be prepared to deal with water management.
because it is estimated that by the end of 2022, the water will be heavily flooded
in many areas
In particular, the impact of two tropical cyclones in the late Aug. to Sept. is likely both depression.
hot zone and typhoon
There is a high chance that it will move through the northeastern and northern regions.
Not just a flood
from extreme weather conditions
It also causes droughts, forest fires and heatwaves.
It is a new issue that is gaining interest in many regions around the world.
No country is immune from the effects of these threats.
is the origin of the book
“Assessment of extreme events under climate change” from more than 10 years of experience as an expert in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seree Suparathit Director of the Center for Climate Change
Rangsit University
and Vice Chairman of the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation
to build immunity for Thai society
in preparing for disasters, both prevention and adaptation before it's too late
In addition, in 2022, many areas in Thailand are at high risk of heavy flooding.
Until causing concern to "Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seree" has to warn in order not to be careless.
but don't panic
And this is reinforced with the Aug. 9, 2021, "Widespread, rapid, and intensify" assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on 9 August 2021. It's heating up at different speeds in different regions.
And it's quite clear that humans are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
resulting in higher global temperatures
followed by increased rainfall
and more severe events in different regions
from future climate variability
It was followed by Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General.
It warned of the Code red for humanity, highlighting the threat of climate extremes.
It's a challenge to the world of the future.
But the results of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow.
Scotland has disappointed the world community, after chairman Alok Sharma said: “The outcome of the COP26 meeting cannot be said to be a victory.
or defeat
But if it's a victory, it's a fragile victory.
And reaching the Paris Agreement to limit global average temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100 is a relatively weak force.”
Although the COP26 meeting discussed various cooperation.
to reduce the use of coal
Accelerating the preparation of a greenhouse gas emission reduction report
End deforestation by 2030 and reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
temperature change
and the amount of precipitation per province
Recently, the Center for Climate Change and Disaster, Rangsit University.
has conducted a risk assessment
and the fragility of Thailand
by abbreviation
and modify the information
Based on the latest IPCC database, Thailand in the future
There is a risk of being affected by code red.
1. The temperature will continue to rise.
causing the possibility of frequent heat waves
and more severe
2. Followed by more severe drought.
3. In the rainy season, there will be more heavy rainfall in both frequency.
and violence
4. Followed by more severe floods and 5. Rising sea levels.
This will cause coastal areas, especially Bangkok and its vicinities, to face more severe coastal flooding.
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