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Thailand introduces online flood map

By Clarice Africa | 15 November 2011

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology introduced an online mapping application in order to give users up-to-date and detailed information on the current situation of the flooding in Thailand, and to also help local authorities develop future plans for better flood management.

The flood map, which the Ministry aptly called theThai Crisis Planner and Reporter, was developed by the Chulalongkorn University. It is an open-source geographic information system and can provide floodwater details and water levels for all 50 districts of Bangkok.

The system also features data integrated from all concerned state agencies such as the Royal Thai Survey Department, and the Department of Highways.

There are four different kinds of area shown on the map. They can be described as follows:

•Green – Shows areas that are not flooded.

•Yellow – Shows areas where floodwater level is knee-deep, and where floodwater level is likely to decrease over time.

•Dark Yellow – Shows areas where floodwater level is chest-deep.

•Red – shows areas where floodwater is neck-deep.

In addition, According ICT Minister Gp Capt Anudith Nakornthap, social media may partner with the Thai Crisis Planner and Reporter free of charge, adding that the Longdo Map, Thai Flood, and Flood Helps websites have also expressed interest in participating.

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