After researching and reading about Thailand and how it is exposed to flooding, landslides, drought, earthquakes, tsunamis, heat waves, forest fires, and epidemics. Flooding is the natural hazard with the most significant impact on human life, livelihoods, and the economy of the country. The occurrence of droughts has increased in recent years.
Sea level rise is another significant climate change risk for the country. Rising sea levels are expected to worsen the impact of storms and flooding and lead to permanent inundation in some areas of the country. Bangkok City, which stands only 1.5 meters (m) (4.92 feet (ft.)) above sea level, is expected to become one of the world’s worst-affected cities alongside Jakarta and Manila.
One of the cities I haven’t seen affected by many natural hazards is Sa Kaeo. This city is a beautiful little town in Thailand where having a house won’t be a risk of being affected by flooding or other natural hazards. As you can see in the picture below, Thailand is experiencing a high risk of flooding in many parts of the country.
According to the NOAA after flooding, the damage left behind can be devastating and present many dangers. So make sure to avoid floodwaters, avoid disaster areas, and stay tuned to your local news for updated information on road conditions. Ensure water is safe to drink, cook, or clean with after a flood and do not enter a flood-damaged home or building until you're given the All Clear by authorities. If you enter a flood-damaged building, be extremely careful. Water can cause floods to collapse and ceilings to fall.
Works Cited
https://thinkhazard.org/e/2893-thailand
https://floodlist.com/tag/thailand
https://reliefweb.int/report/thailand/thailand-flooding
https://www.google.com/search?q=flooding+in+thailand
