Thai govt warns of monsoon mayhem, brace for floods, heavy rain

[webfact]

 

The Thai government issued a warning for heavy rain and potential flash floods from June 15 to June 19, due to monsoons and increased weather activity. The Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are expected to experience high waves, urging fishermen to avoid navigating stormy areas.

 

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Karom Polpornklang, alerted the public to the dangers associated with the upcoming weather conditions. A monsoon trough is forecasted to pass over the upper northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, extending into a low-pressure area in northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin.

 

Combined with a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, the country’s rainfall is expected to increase significantly. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in certain areas, particularly in the eastern region.

The upper Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are expected to experience moderate wind and waves, with the upper Andaman Sea seeing waves up to two metres high. The Gulf of Thailand and the lower Andaman Sea will have waves between one to two metres. In areas with thunderstorms, waves could exceed 2 metres.

Fishermen in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea have been urged to navigate carefully, especially avoiding regions with thunderstorms.

 

Residents in these areas should remain vigilant for heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which could lead to sudden flooding, flash floods and landslides. People living near hill slopes, watercourses, and low-lying areas in the northern and eastern regions are advised to be particularly cautious. Increased caution is also recommended for those travelling through stormy areas.

 

The government’s warning serves as a crucial reminder for both residents and fishermen to prepare and exercise caution during this period of severe weather. By staying informed and taking appropriate precautions, the potential risks associated with these weather conditions can be mitigated, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Ryan Turner

Image: Freepik

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-14

 

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[hotchilli]

Just a little bit west of Bangkok would be welcomed.

[khunpin]

It means that we will see photos of flooded roads somewhere in Thailand and reading about necessary measures to prevent similar things in the future (as we do every year) - but nothing will happen. 🤷🏼‍♂️ 

[Guderian]

It's currently 36° C with not a cloud in sight in Pattaya. I'd welcome some rain.

 

[Taboo2]

Assumption is that Pattaya is not impacted?

[Bangkok Barry]

The 10-day forecast I have for Kalasin Province shows no rain at all.

[Tropicalevo]

Any left-over rain would be greatly appreciated down here on Koh Samui.

[KhunBENQ]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A monsoon trough is forecasted to pass over the upper northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, extending into a low-pressure area in northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin.

What northeast?

? Again completely different from what worldwide forecast centers show for us.

Even the usually bad forecasters show a max of 10 mm?

 

Wait and see.

 

[KhunBENQ]

53 minutes ago, Guderian said:

It's currently 36° C with not a cloud in sight in Pattaya. I'd welcome some rain.

Cross your fingers.

Forecasts (compare to above) show even less.

Come back to thread in five days.

[Ombra]

The weather radar (rainviewer.com) suggests that the country will be pretty dry for the next day or so.

[KhunBENQ]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai government issued a warning for heavy rain...

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office,....

Is it common practice here or in your country that the "government" distributes weather warnings?
 

[Galong]

The weather inequality is caused by retirees. 

[stix40]

I'll start building my Ark ! 

[Pinot]

I'm looking at Zoom Earth and see nothing coming. 

[Upnotover]

2 hours ago, Guderian said:

It's currently 36° C with not a cloud in sight in Pattaya. I'd welcome some rain.

 

Brace yourself, coming tomorrow....

6 hours ago, webfact said:

from June 15 to June 19

 

[Mark17AA]

The guy from TAT now works for this Government department so we can ignore this... Maybe  it will  bring 100,000,000,000 tourists all spending bucket loads on buckets and umbrellas.

[schultzlivgthai]

I just read an article earlier today, stating that the high pressure was weakening in the Andamn sea and rains were expected to be light! WTH all news in this country is ridiculous, whether it’s the weather, government or tourism!

[spidermike007]

Outstanding news, the vast majority of us would welcome heavy rain and the cooler weather that comes with that refreshing rainfall. So there will be a little bit of flooding, that's life, it happens every year. 

 

Bring on the glorious rain, please. 

[Captain Flack]

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[Gknrd]

best time to visit Thailand is in the rainy season. you can breath.

[paulikens]

What's up with everybody on here wanting rain.  You love rain so much go live somewhere else.  

[GreasyFingers]

2 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

just checked MSN weather and there is a big rainy mass coming right for CM and should hit tonight......

i have weather apps that just seem to guess the weather and hopes no one calls them out on it

Have a look at the TMD radar, nothing there.

As for the monsoon report there is nothing to indicate it on their synoptic chart or satellite.

[Miami007]

4 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Is it common practice here or in your country that the "government" distributes weather warnings?
 

Yes - we just had 25 cm of rain (10 inches) on Wednesday in parts of Miami. City and County government are issuing warnings.

You would see State Governors on TV warning residents of approaching hurricanes or snowstorms - happens every year.

national weather forecasting agencies in many countries are government funded. Their warnings are "government" communication. 

[puck2]

5 hours ago, Ombra said:

The weather radar (rainviewer.com) suggests that the country will be pretty dry for the next day or so.

 

That's nonsense. Already since some hours we have at least thin rain here in the valley of Pang Mapha, Mae Hong Son Province. The same as within the last 2 weeks!

The Google weather forecast has predicted this for today, the last 2 weeks and the coming week. It's not strong rain, but at least "5 drops". My word for thin, but not a strong rain.

 

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=weather+soppong+thailand

[kickstart]

5 hours ago, paulikens said:

What's up with everybody on here wanting rain.  You love rain so much go live somewhere else.  

Like where, move down south, especially Ranong, they nearly always has more rain than anywhere north of Bangkok.

[mrfill]

16 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Is it common practice here or in your country that the "government" distributes weather warnings?
 

In the UK the Met Office comes under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology  and previously has been under the Board of Trade and the Ministry of Defence.

[BusNo8]

This will be great news for all the noob TikTok tourists "living in Thailand".

 

They've no knowledge or deep understanding to impart and therefore fall back on 711 junk food and idiotic banal cultural comments.

 

Add weather!! It's mid June and only a few evenings of big rains behind is - not even close to a monsoonal drenching, yet according to TikTok hivemind drama queens we've entered monsoon season.

[BusNo8]

14 hours ago, paulikens said:

What's up with everybody on here wanting rain.  You love rain so much go live somewhere else.  

 

Because much of the nation a dry country outside rainy season.

 

We want what's best for ourselves, wives, kids and Thai people. That's rain.

 

Also nice if it cools things off a bit too!

[digger70]

Thai govt warns of monsoon mayhem, brace for floods, heavy rain. 

 

Wet Season, Same ole same ole.

[Guderian]

The "monsoon mayhem" in my garden this afternoon... lol