Severe weather warning for 56 Thai provinces as heavy rain and flash floods loom

[webfact]

 

A severe weather warning has been issued by the Thai Meteorological Department today, warning 56 provinces against heavy thunderstorms. The northeast region, accounting for 80% of the area, is expected to face the brunt of the downpour. Bangkok, too, is under a warning to prepare for potential flash floods and runoff.

 

This alert comes in response to a strong monsoon trough passing through the northern and northeastern upper parts, moving into a low-pressure depression in the Gulf of Tonkin. This, combined with the medium-strength southwest monsoon, covers the Andaman Sea, central, eastern, and southern regions, including the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to be approximately 2 metres high, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand may see waves between 1 to 2 metres high. Areas with thunderstorms could face waves higher than 2 metres. Boat operators are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, tropical storm YUN-YEUNG is in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the eastern coast of Japan from tomorrow through to Saturday, September 9. This storm will not affect Thailand’s weather, but travellers to the region should monitor the weather closely, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

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[bob smith]

another rain inducing post!

 

you can say it till your blue in the face, it wont make it rain!!

 

dryer than a bucket of sand here.

[toofarnorth]

7 minutes ago, bob smith said:

another rain inducing post!

 

you can say it till your blue in the face, it wont make it rain!!

 

dryer than a bucket of sand here.

Heavy rain here for the past 4 hours way up north .

[kimamey]

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

another rain inducing post!

 

you can say it till your blue in the face, it wont make it rain!!

 

dryer than a bucket of sand here.

I don't know where you are but here in Mahasarakham it rained heavy on Tuesday night. Then again on Wednesday late morning. In between there's been lighter rain. Today (Thursday) it rained overnight and then eased off until it stopped. 

My wife works in Roi Et and they had rain on Tuesday where she was. She's just north of KhaoYai now for meetings so I'll ask her when she calls. 

[bob smith]

Just now, kimamey said:

I don't know where you are but here in Mahasarakham it rained heavy on Tuesday night. Then again on Wednesday late morning. In between there's been lighter rain. Today (Thursday) it rained overnight and then eased off until it stopped. 

My wife works in Roi Et and they had rain on Tuesday where she was. She's just north of KhaoYai now for meetings so I'll ask her when she calls. 

Rain is a good thing.

 

Even flooding is essential for agriculture. 

 

Not a bad time to invest in a boat though this time of year.

[tandor]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A severe weather warning has been issued by the Thai Meteorological Department today, warning 56 provinces against heavy thunderstorms. The northeast region, accounting for 80% of the area, is expected to face the brunt of the downpour. Bangkok, too, is under a warning to prepare for potential flash floods and runoff.

 

This alert comes in response to a strong monsoon trough passing through the northern and northeastern upper parts, moving into a low-pressure depression in the Gulf of Tonkin. This, combined with the medium-strength southwest monsoon, covers the Andaman Sea, central, eastern, and southern regions, including the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to be approximately 2 metres high, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand may see waves between 1 to 2 metres high. Areas with thunderstorms could face waves higher than 2 metres. Boat operators are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, tropical storm YUN-YEUNG is in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the eastern coast of Japan from tomorrow through to Saturday, September 9. This storm will not affect Thailand’s weather, but travellers to the region should monitor the weather closely, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Luka Vovk, Unsplash.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/weather/severe-weather-warning-for-56-thai-provinces-as-heavy-rain-and-flash-floods-loom

More bits of that flotsam from the submersible/alien craft may get washed up!

2 hours ago, webfact said:

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[Gandtee]

Here in Sattahip it is drier than a Bedouin camel driver's saddle blanket. Had no rain for weeks. Thunderstorms and rain promised every day. A bit like politicians canvassing for votes.????

[Dazinoz]

3 hours ago, bob smith said:

another rain inducing post!

 

you can say it till your blue in the face, it wont make it rain!!

 

dryer than a bucket of sand here.

Heaps in Chiang Mai

[KannikaP]

Finally, two nights consecutive in Bang Rakam

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, bob smith said:

another rain inducing post!

 

you can say it till your blue in the face, it wont make it rain!!

 

dryer than a bucket of sand here.

Keep saying it every day, one day it will come true...

I'm still waiting for something more than a 5 minutes of rain.

[John Drake]

Still waiting.

[RichardColeman]

Pretty sure the mayor of Pattaya will be limiting everyone to a half bottle of water per day soon

[kimamey]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Pretty sure the mayor of Pattaya will be limiting everyone to a half bottle of water per day soon

Have to drink beer instead then. 

[rickudon]

Sorry for those who are desperate for rain, we have had about 20cm this week alone in Udon Thani. Ponds overflowing, roads beginning to flood at low spots. At least as much as last year.