THE ATMOSPHERE TODAY · EVENT← TODAY'S COVERTHE WATER
The Chao Phraya Dam cut its release to about 2,400 m³/s, its first step down from the ceiling, and Bangkok holds. In the east, the Bang Pakong is still over its banks and about 58,960 households are affected; heavy rain is forecast for Oct 9 to 12. 31 people have died since Sep 16. (Handled with care.)
THE RECORD
29 turning points on record since Aug 21 — the 8 most recent shown.
Oct 7easing → active
Oct 6cresting → easing
Oct 2↑ moved up the board
Oct 1building → cresting
Sep 30↑ moved up the board
Sep 29easing → building
Sep 28peak → easing · intensified sharply
Sep 27active → peak
WHO IT TOUCHES
Public safetyA hurricane forecast for the northern Gulf Coast, and floods in Thailand, Vietnam, Spain and Senegal.
Supply chainsGulf ports in a hurricane's path, a low Rhine, and Thailand's eastern industrial estates still under water.
FarmThailand's rice belt before the next rain, and snow in western Argentina.
CONNECTED
A storm aimed at a coast, and a flood already there — Isaias may reach 110 mph before the northern Gulf Coast, while Thailand counts about 58,960 households flooded in the east..