Monsoon forecast triggers flood alerts across Thailand, mariners advised caution

[webfact]

 

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasted inclement weather for the next 24 hours due to a strong southwesterly monsoon hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.

 

This has resulted in widespread thunderstorms and scattered heavy rains, particularly in the northeast and central regions of the country. Some areas in the eastern and southern regions are expected to face very heavy downpours.

 

Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potential flash floods and fast-running forest runoff, especially in areas near mountain slopes, waterways, and flood-prone zones.

 

The conditions at sea are unsettling, with waves reaching a height of 2 to 3 metres in the upper part of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf. Where thunderstorms are occurring, wave heights could exceed 3 metres.

 

Mariners are being cautioned to tread with care, avoid thunderstorm areas, and refrain from venturing out in small boats.

Moreover, tropical storm Talim has weakened into a tropical depression in the vicinity of Bắc Kạn province, Vietnam and is moving westwards.

 

This cyclone is expected to further weaken into a low-pressure area in the upper parts of Vietnam, reported Sanook.

 

by Samantha Rose 

Picture courtesy of vecstock, Freepik

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/weather/monsoon-forecast-triggers-flood-alerts-across-thailand-mariners-advised-caution

 

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[Guderian]

Not much sign of any monsoon this afternoon, though it looks like it might be a bit damp down Samui way.

 

[AhFarangJa]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Mariners are being cautioned to tread with care,

Yes, walking on water is a reserved occupation....

[scottiejohn]

8 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Yes, walking on water is a reserved occupation....

Jesus! I would never have thought of that, especially in a Buddhist country!

[xeniv23]

When does it not rain in Chumpon?