Flash flood warnings issued for 33 Thai provinces due to heavy rain forecast

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Today, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for 33 provinces, predicting continuous heavy rain, particularly in southern Thailand, which is expected to experience heavy rain in 70% of its area. The accumulating rainfall could lead to sudden flash floods.

 

The danger is particularly high in the southern region where people are urged to be cautious of heavy rainfall and accumulated rain which could trigger flash floods and forest run-offs, especially in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying areas.

 

The high-pressure area or mass of air is weakening and covering the northern and northeastern regions, resulting in less rain in these areas. Meanwhile, the monsoon trough is in the middle, passing through the upper southern region, the upper Gulf of Thailand, and the eastern region. Together with the southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, the lower southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand, this is causing the lower central region, Bangkok and its vicinity, the eastern region, and the southern region to experience heavy rain in some areas.

 

People are also advised to be cautious when travelling through areas with thunderstorms during this period. Waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are about one metre high. In thunderstorm areas, the waves are more than two metres high. Boat operators are advised to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in storm-affected areas. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Sunpa is moving into the Gulf of Tonkin. This storm will not directly affect the weather in Thailand, reported KhaoSod.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 6am today to 6am tomorrow: The northern region will experience thunderstorms in 30% of its area, mostly in the provinces of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Tak. The lowest temperature will be 22-24 degrees Celsius and the highest will be 32-35 degrees Celsius. The wind will be from the east, at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour. The northeastern region will experience thunderstorms in 10% of its area, mostly in the provinces of Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. The lowest temperature will be 21-24 degrees Celsius and the highest will be 31-34 degrees Celsius. The wind will be from the northeast, at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Raychel Sanner, Unsplash

 

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by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Raychel Sanner, Unsplash