Weather Alert: Potential Floods In Thailand's Northern Provinces

[Jai Dee]

Northern Thailand beware of flood

The Meteorological Department reported today (August 25th) at 04:00 hours that a moderate southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf, and a low pressure cell covers upper Vietnam. Thundershowers and isolated heavy rain are expected over the country. People of the North, mainly in Chang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Uttaradit and Phetchabun provinces should beware of flooding conditions.

Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely see scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain. 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 - 25 August 2007

[Maejo Man]

Only a day late!! but looks like we are in for some more judging by the clouds on the mountains...Also the Ping has risen sharply in the last day or so...

Edited August 25, 2007 by Maejo Man

[Jai Dee]

Only a day late!!

My apologies... I guess I should have put this alert from 2 days ago into the CM forum instead.