Monsoon causes storm surge across Thailand with high risk of flash floods: 36 provinces on alert

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms impacting 36 provinces across Thailand due to the monsoons. Citizens are urged to remain alert to the risks of flash floods. The department forecasts such weather patterns to continue for the next 24 hours.

The north and the northeastern regions are experiencing a trough of the monsoon passing over them, moving towards the low-pressure trough along central Vietnam. Accompanied by the relatively vigorous southwestern monsoon prevailing across the Andaman Sea and Thailand, heavy downpours and thunderstorms are predicted across the country.

The current weather conditions have prompted heavy rainfall in several locations. People residing in these areas are advised to be cautious of heavy rain and accumulated rainfall that could potentially lead to sudden floods and runoff, particularly in sloping areas near watercourses and lowlands.

As for the mariners in the Andaman Sea and the upper part of the Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to heighten to 2 to 3 metres, and in thunderstorm areas could exceed 3 metres. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and to avoid sailing in storm-prone areas. Small boats in the Andaman Sea and the upper part of the Gulf of Thailand should also refrain from leaving shore during this period, reported KhaoSod.

by Nattapong Westwood 

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