Major landslide warning for 45 provinces as Thailand braces for heavy rainfall due to tropical storm

[webfact]

 

Continual rainfall appears to be holding Thailand under its reign. The Thai Meteorology Department (TMD) warned of potential landslides in 45 provinces, including Bangkok. The precipitation accumulation could lead to sudden flooding and running forest water in the northern, eastern, and western southern provinces. Residents in these locations are advised to be cautious, especially around mountainous areas, or near river paths.

 

According to the TMD, the southwesterly monsoons prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a monsoon trough are primarily responsible for inclement weather. As the intensity of winds has increased, it has resulted in fairly rough sea conditions over the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf, with wave heights estimated to be 2 to 3 metres. In stormy areas, waves may rise above 3 metres. Boats are cautioned to proceed with caution and to avoid traversing through stormy areas. Small boats in particular have been asked to remain ashore for the coming two days.

 

The combination of weather patterns is predominantly due to the tropical storm Khanun existing over the Pacific Ocean. It is anticipated to gradually approach southern Okinawa of Japan and Taiwan’s upper region around today and tomorrow. Travellers to these regions are being advised to monitor weather conditions in advance of embarking on their journey, reported KhaoSod.

 

The weather forecast for Thailand, starting at 6am today and until the same time tomorrow, indicates that the northern region will experience thunderstorms with 70% of the area seeing rainfall, and heavy downpours in certain parts. The weather pattern seems to be covering the provinces of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, and Phitsanulok.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

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[ikke1959]

high waves in Chiang Mai and Phitsanulok... as here in my province Phetchaburi, there is some wind sometimes, but surely not the storm they predict. Once a week some rain and nothing more. 

[SoilSpoil]

24 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

high waves in Chiang Mai and Phitsanulok... as here in my province Phetchaburi, there is some wind sometimes, but surely not the storm they predict. Once a week some rain and nothing more. 

Wasnt there a Tsunami alert in Chiang Mai yesterday?

[KhunLA]

Finally an advisory that makes sense, although, any resident living here, should know if you live near a hillside, sh!t happens.   

 

More than enough signs on highways warning the same.

 

Marine advisory should be common sense by now, but nice to know predicted wave heights.  Strangely, been windy here/PKK, and the gulf is flat.  Just came back from my daily cruise.  Still there, low tide, flat, and lots of boats on the bay & sand.  

 

Nobody seems concerned, which is my weather vane ...

... how many small crafts in the bay, or at protected khlongs chillin'.

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The precipitation accumulation

Rainfall. 

[StayinThailand2much]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

high waves in Chiang Mai and Phitsanulok... as here in my province Phetchaburi, there is some wind sometimes, but surely not the storm they predict. Once a week some rain and nothing more. 

Same in Bangkok. Often "heavy rain" announced, but then, at best, we get 10 min. of drizzle rain...

[jacko45k]

Still waiting on the last couple of heavy rainfall warnings....

[Stargeezr]

Well it is still Rainy season, is it not?  Just wondering.