Heavy rainfall warning: Northern Thailand braced for potential flash floods

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The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning regarding continuous heavy rainfall affecting 54 provinces, predominantly in the northern region. The department anticipates that 80% of the northern territory will experience heavy downpours, posing a risk of flash floods.

 

The department’s 24-hour forecast, issued today, suggests a trough of low pressure moving across the northern and lower northeastern provinces. Simultaneously, the southwestern monsoon continues to blow over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. These conditions are expected to result in heavy rain in parts of the country, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions.

 

People living in these areas are advised to stay alert to the potential dangers posed by heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall warnings, which could lead to flash floods and forest runoff. This is especially the case for areas on hill slopes, near watercourses, and in low-lying areas. Caution is also advised when travelling through areas with thunderstorms, with advice to avoid staying in open areas, under large trees, and near unstable advertising signs.

At sea, waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are estimated to reach a height of 1 metre. In areas with thunderstorms, waves could exceed 2 metres in height. Boat operators are advised to proceed with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: Freepik.

 

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[connda]

Excellent - keep it coming.  Let's get those reservoirs, mini-reservoirs, and agricultural catch-basins full before the Cool Season hits.  Almost there in our region.  

[Expat68]

2 hours ago, connda said:

Excellent - keep it coming.  Let's get those reservoirs, mini-reservoirs, and agricultural catch-basins full before the Cool Season hits.  Almost there in our region.  

Spare a thought for the people 

[BritManToo]

It's been torrential in CM all day.

 

[FlorC]

We needed the rain in april , may and june to clear the air, not now.

 

 

[TooPoopedToPop]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

It's been torrential in CM all day.

 

No, it hasn't.

Maybe you've been in the shower all day.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, connda said:

Excellent - keep it coming.  Let's get those reservoirs, mini-reservoirs, and agricultural catch-basins full before the Cool Season hits.  Almost there in our region.  

Agreed, let it rain and soak into the ground.

 

[wwest5829]

1 hour ago, TooPoopedToPop said:

No, it hasn't.

Maybe you've been in the shower all day.

Chiang Mai is interesting in that parts get drenched while other areas remain dry. Yesterday (Sunday) the Daughter was home to experience a real “gully washer” resulting in flooded Sois in the Moo Baan. Wife and I were South of San Sai Noi and … only a light intermittent spray barely wetting the ground. 

[Thailand]

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

We needed the rain in april , may and june to clear the air, not now.

 

 

And if we don't get the rain now what do we do for water for the next 7-8 months?

[MisterTee]

13 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

Chiang Mai is interesting in that parts get drenched while other areas remain dry. Yesterday (Sunday) the Daughter was home to experience a real “gully washer” resulting in flooded Sois in the Moo Baan. Wife and I were South of San Sai Noi and … only a light intermittent spray barely wetting the ground. 

TIT...keep 'em dry if you can.

[BritManToo]

23 hours ago, TooPoopedToPop said:

No, it hasn't.

Maybe you've been in the shower all day.

Torrential rain again most of the night and all this morning (Tuesday).

Stopped 15mins back.