Weather Alert: Southern Thai Provinces Warned Of Possible Floods

[Jai Dee]

Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun are warned of flooding

The Meteorological Department reported at 04:00 hours today (August 20th) that a rather strong southwest monsoon prevail over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Thundershowers with isolated heavy rain and gust are likely over the country. People in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces should beware of flooding. High waves of about two to three meters are likely in the Andaman Sea. All ships need to take more caution, and small boats should keep ashore during this period.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely see cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers and gust in some places. The minimum temperature will be 26 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 35 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 20 August 2007

[Jai Dee]

Residents of six southern provinces warned of flash floods

The Meteorological Department Monday warned residents of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun to brace themselves against possible flash flooding.

In its morning forecast issued at 4 am, the department said the strong southwest Monsoon over the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand would unleash heavy rains in several parts of the country, especially the six southern provinces.

It said 60 per cent of areas in Bangkok could also be hit by rains.

Source: The Nation - 20 August 2007

[Jai Dee]

Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang are warned of flooding

The Meteorological Department reported at 04:00 hours today (August 21st) that a rather strong southwest monsoon remains over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Thundershowers with isolated heavy rain and gust are expected over northern Thailand while abundance rain in southern Thailand.

People in the risky areas of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang provinces should beware of flooding conditions during this period. High waves of about two meters are likely in the Andaman Sea. All ships should proceed with caution in the following few days.

In the meantime, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely encounter scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain and gust mostly in the late afternoon to evening. The minimum temperature will be 26 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 35 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 21 August 2007

[Jai Dee]

Flooding hits southern provinces

Floods have hit the southern provinces of Phang Nga and Surat Thani, prompting some schools to close Tuesday, causing landslides blocking traffic on some roads.

A second round of flooding in Phang Nga worsened following heavy rainfall on Monday. About 1,400 households in four districts have been affected by the Phang Nga flooding, while three schools in Takuapha municipality closed Tuesday as a safety precaution as forest run-off from Pakong district flowed into Takuapha municipality and surrounding areas. Some areas are under two metres flood water.

Rescue officials assisted local residents in evacuation and moving their belongings to higher ground. Landslides have blocked many roads.

In Surat Thani, the situation is worrying as a flash flood from Khaosok National Park inundated the community area in Phanom district, damaging more than a dozen homes. The national park is now inaccessible.

Earlier, about 90 students from Phanom Suksa School who had camped in the national park were reported safe and left for home Tuesday morning.

The latest report said three more villages in low-lying areas have been flooded. The flooding disrupted electricity and telephone service, affecting about 200 households. A portion of the Thakuapha-Surat Thani road is impassable due to landslides blocking the route.

Source: TNA - 21 August 2007

[Jai Dee]

Southern provinces may experience flooding while 60% of northern region will see rain

The Meteorological Department warns people in the risky areas of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang provinces of potential flash flood and forest flood during this period.

Meanwhile, other regions of Thailand will experience heavy rain and gust due to the influences of a southwest monsoon. 60 percent of the areas in northeastern Thailand, particularly in the provinces of Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon and Ubon Ratchathani, will likely see rainfall.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 21 August 2007

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Just an additional up-date to the Topic from Jai Dee : Dated today

22 August 2007

NEWS HEADLINE :. Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun and Surat Thani are warned of potential flood

The Meteorological Department reported today (August 22nd) at 04:00 hours that a moderate southwest monsoon still prevails over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Thundershowers and isolated heavy rain are expected over upper Thailand and west coast of the South. High waves of about two meters are likely in the Andaman Sea. All ships should proceed with caution in the following few days. Due to the succession of wet days, people in the risky areas of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun and Surat Thani provinces should beware of flooding conditions.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely face scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain and gust mostly in the afternoon to evening. The minimum temperature will be 26 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 35 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

The Meteorological Department of Thailand

Info gathered from Public Relations Dept National News Bureau

http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...headline=Ranong,

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HEAVY DOWNPOURS HIT THE SOUTH

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Surat Thani, Phangnga hit hard by floods

Phangnga and Surat Thani provinces have suffered widespread damage from their worst floods in many decades. In Phangnga, authorities were concerned that water run-off from Kapong district could push up flood levels in Takua Pa and nearby areas.

In Tambon Tham Nam Phud, flood levels were over two metres high after the latest heavy downpour yesterday.

Mudslides blocked traffic at several spots on both local and inter-provincial roads, including Pthetkasem road, which is the main route to the South.

Education authorities have closed three schools in Takua Pa municipality.

Residents in seven out of eight districts of Phangnga were affected by flash floods.

The seven districts are Muang, Kapong, Khura Buri, Ko Yao, Takua Pa, Thai Muang, and Thap Put. Takua Thung is the only district not affected.

Phangnga Governor Winai Buapradit has declared the seven districts a disaster zone and sought emergency assistance from the Interior Ministry.

The governor said the flooding was the worst in 60 years.In Surat Thani, run-off from Khao Sok National Park yesterday flooded at least 500 households in six villages in Tambon Khlong Sok, Phanom district.

Floodwaters have damaged about 2,000 rai of farmland in the six villages.

Mudslides also cut off local roads linking Takua Pa district and Surat Thani.

Chaithat Bunphoophantanti, chief of Khao Sok National Park, said the mountain run-off from the national park was the worst in 80 years.

The floods near the national park have damaged two bridges and an asphalt road worth around two million baht.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/22Aug2007_news06.php

[NBT TV Phuket]

MiniVDO: Phang Nga province announced a ‘Disaster Zone’ after heavy rain caused bad floods in many districts.

To see or download mini-video, go to http://www.thaisnews.com/news_detail.php?newsid=214544

Phang Nga Governor Winai Buapradit yesterday morning inspected and visited flood victims in many locations of Phang Nga province including the Tam Nampud in Muang district which faced one and a half metres of floods. Initial reports stated 20 houses were inundated by the floods forcing residents to evacuate their belongings to higher ground. The authority used boats to distribute necessities to the victims. Residents said these were the worst floods they have experienced in the past 60 years. Thakua Pa district was reported to face the most severe floods as water flowed into houses while torrential rainfall was measured at 165 millimetres in Kapong district on Sunday night forcing residents to evacuate to safer ground. High sea water also contributed to the bad floods. The situation prompted Phang Nga Governor to announce the province a Disaster zone. The public were advised to closely follow the weather forecasts. Yesterday the Metrological Department warned that ‘due to the succession of wet days, people in provinces of Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Ranong, Trang, Satun and Surat Thani should beware of flooding conditions.’

from Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) 8.30am + FM90.5 Radio Thailand 6pm, both broadcast from Phuket City to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, Mazz Radio FM108 at 7.30pm in Phuket & maybe later on Phuket Cable TV Channel 1, Wednesday 22 August 2007 & www.Thaisnews.com

[Jai Dee]

People in North, upper Northeast and BKK should beware of flooding

The Meteorological Department reported today (August 23rd) that a moderate southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, and a low pressure cell covers the upper Vietnam. Thundershowers with isolated gust are expected over the country while isolated heavy rain in the North, upper Northeast and Bangkok, especially in provinces of Chang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, and Sakon Nakhon. People in these areas should beware of flooding conditions.

Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely see scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain and gust. The minimum temperature will be 26 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 23 August 2007