Tropical Storm Nangka to bring more rain to Northeast

 

 

THAILAND (NNT) - Tropical Storm Nangka is now prevailing over the upper South China Sea, and is expected to make landfall in Vietnam today. The storm should not have much impact on Thailand.

 

The Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department, Acting Sub. Lt. Thanasith Iamananchai, explained that the tropical storm would not greatly affect Thailand due to the high pressure area covering the northern and upper northeastern regions of the country on October 14 and 15. Nonetheless, rainfall is expected in the Northeast, particularly in the provinces of Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom.

 

Meanwhile, a storm in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand remains strong, triggering moderate to heavy rain in the central region, including greater Bangkok, as well as the eastern and southern provinces. People in at-risk areas, including hillsides and areas near water sources, have been warned of potential flash floods and the risk of forest runoff.

 

The department has warned seafarers in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to expect waves two to three meters high. Small vessels should remain in port. The department is also closely monitoring the formation of another storm off the east coast of the Philippines, as it could be upgraded to a tropical storm.

 

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21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department, Acting Sub. Lt. Thanasith Iamananchai,

A Sub-Lieutenetant? Acting at that...? With so many Generals going spare.