Unyielding monsoon rains trigger flood and landslide alerts in 44 Thailand provinces

[webfact]

 

According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), an unbroken spread of rainfall is affecting 44 provinces across Thailand, with a heavy downfall of 80% covering areas including Bangkok.

 

The relentless rain is forecasted to continue into the next 24 hours. The TMD warns of potential dangers with flash floods and landslides being a significant concern, particularly in low-lying areas, and nearby hillside areas.

 

While the continued rainfall remains concentrated in the regions of lower northern, northeastern, central, and western provinces, including Bangkok, several areas of the east and southern regions are also being impacted. Heavy rains are predicted to fall mainly over the east, prompting locals to prepare for the rising dangers of heavy to intense rain, and accumulating downpours which could lead to sudden flash floods and landslides.

 

This rainfall is a result of a moderate monsoon trough passing through the lower north-central, east, and lower northeastern regions to the low-pressure area along the coast of southern Vietnam. Coupled with the fairly active southwest monsoon, it tends to cover the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand. The waves are expected to churn at 2 to 3 metres high in the upper areas of the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, places where thunderstorms blow, resulting in waves rising above three metres. In the lower portions of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the sea is expected to have waves of 1 to 2 metres, while farther from the shore, waves will rise above 2 metres. Upon this observation, boat operators are warned to navigate with caution and avoid the areas where thunderstorms occur. Small boats are recommended to remain ashore during this period, reported KhaoSod.

This weather forecast for Thailand was predicted for 6am today to 6am tomorrow. Regions including northern, northeastern, central, eastern and western provinces are forecasted to experience thunderstorms, with certain provinces likely to experience heavy rainfall. Seafarers in these areas are urged to proceed with caution and abstain from setting sail during thunderstorms.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

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[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), an unbroken spread of rainfall is affecting 44 provinces across Thailand, with a heavy downfall of 80% covering areas including Bangkok

Had our first real downpour last evening, lasted about 4 hours of heavy rain followed by a steady shower throughout the night... much needed.

[Confuscious]

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Had our first real downpour last evening, lasted about 4 hours of heavy rain followed by a steady shower throughout the night... much needed.

Lucky you.
Here in Korat I am waiting for the 1st big rain.

[jacko45k]

8 hours ago, Confuscious said:

Lucky you.
Here in Korat I am waiting for the 1st big rain.

My Mrs family live in rural Korat, (40km due south of Nackon Ratchasima) and they had plenty rain,

[sirineou]

Here in Khon Kaen it rains heavy with winds every night.for the past few days