Storm Warning For North, Northeast Thailand

[george]

Weather alert for:

Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak

Lekima to hit Nong Khai Thursday morning

BANGKOK: -- Residents of 23 northern and northeastern provinces were Thursday warned to brace themselves for heavy rains and possible flash floods as Lekima storm is expected to hit the region Thursday morning.

In its announcement No 21 on the storm, the department said tropical storm "Lekima" was centered at Laos about 80 km north of Nakhon Phanom province, or Lat 18.0 ฐN, Long 104.8 ฐE, with maximum sustained winds of 80 km/hr at 4 am Thursday.

The storm is moving westward at a speed of 18 km/hr and will then be downgraded to the depression moving through provinces of Nong Khai and Nakhon Phanom around 10.00 a.m.

The department said the depression will unleash heavy rains in Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak.

-- The Nation 2007-10-04

[taxexile]

lekima tracker here

[macb]

Confirmation it has now been raining in the Buriram area for the past 15 hrs with no sign of any let up at the moment

[bluie]

Weather alert for:

Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak

Lekima to hit Nong Khai Thursday morning

BANGKOK: -- Residents of 23 northern and northeastern provinces were Thursday warned to brace themselves for heavy rains and possible flash floods as Lekima storm is expected to hit the region Thursday morning.

In its announcement No 21 on the storm, the department said tropical storm "Lekima" was centered at Laos about 80 km north of Nakhon Phanom province, or Lat 18.0 ฐN, Long 104.8 ฐE, with maximum sustained winds of 80 km/hr at 4 am Thursday.

The storm is moving westward at a speed of 18 km/hr and will then be downgraded to the depression moving through provinces of Nong Khai and Nakhon Phanom around 10.00 a.m.

The department said the depression will unleash heavy rains in Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak.

-- The Nation 2007-10-04

I think that someone got this wrong, here in Ubon we had rain most of the day on Wednesday, and in the afternoon it was extreamly heavy causing some roads to flood.

[technocracy]

It's raining here (Vientiane) and has been all day and night - nothing heavy or severe, no storm in sight been far worse weather when there ain't been any warnings!

[slim]

I woke up to rain yesterday (Wednesday) and it rained all day, all night and its pouring down now with not much sign of stopping - thats in Khon Kaen

[robint]

these downpours can be very wierd. You can get torrential rain in one part and not 500m away, its dry as a bone

in open areas you can see this activity under black clouds

. At least we are not in the States. peeple who have never been there or are not from the tornado belt have no idea how fierce their weather can be

ive never seen anything that bad in LOS, but as for eastern phillipines WOW, 20 serious hits per year average.

[technocracy]

Think they are a bit previous with the warning the 12 hour path here says its head direct for us. But it will be dissipated when it reaches here.

Oh joy another 12+ hours of rain . . .

[Mr Conrad]

Raining for the last 36 hours here in Nakhon Phanom, sometimes heavily sometimes not so bad. A bit windy last night, but nothing compared to the North Sea in the winter.

[arold2]

Weather alert for:

Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak

Lekima to hit Nong Khai Thursday morning

BANGKOK: -- Residents of 23 northern and northeastern provinces were Thursday warned to brace themselves for heavy rains and possible flash floods as Lekima storm is expected to hit the region Thursday morning.

In its announcement No 21 on the storm, the department said tropical storm "Lekima" was centered at Laos about 80 km north of Nakhon Phanom province, or Lat 18.0 ฐN, Long 104.8 ฐE, with maximum sustained winds of 80 km/hr at 4 am Thursday.

The storm is moving westward at a speed of 18 km/hr and will then be downgraded to the depression moving through provinces of Nong Khai and Nakhon Phanom around 10.00 a.m.

The department said the depression will unleash heavy rains in Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak.

-- The Nation 2007-10-04

I think that someone got this wrong, here in Ubon we had rain most of the day on Wednesday, and in the afternoon it was extreamly heavy causing some roads to flood.

[brahmburgers]

help, the sky is falling! .....oops, no it's not. Just gray skies and birds chirping here in Chiang Rai.

[technocracy]

help, the sky is falling! .....oops, no it's not.

That's about the summary!

[macduff]

My farther in law has been cutting the lawn at our house in udon today

[george]

Lekima Storm hits Ubon Ratchathani

UBON RATCHATANI: -- Lekima storm has severed a road to Ban Thung Kliang in Ubon Ratchathani's Natal district.

The district damaged to a three-kilometer portion of the road, marooning the local village,

Natal district chief Mahannop Kanjanawijit said he instricted all relevant officials to closely monitor water level in Mekong River, which was rising dangerously as the Lekima storm has brought along heavy downpours.

Some local farms were already flooded.

Mahannop said his district officials would provide assistance in moving people's belongings to higher grounds in case of evacuation.

--The Nation 2007-10-04

[ironbark]

Think they are a bit previous with the warning the 12 hour path here says its head direct for us. But it will be dissipated when it reaches here.

Oh joy another 12+ hours of rain . . .

Thanks for that graphic. I did not know about the TST site ... I have bookmarked it for future reference.

[Zpete]

My farther in law has been cutting the lawn at our house in udon today

Hmmmmmm......... UDON, is that where the noodles grow?

Sowwy.......LOL

[technocracy]

Lekima Storm hits Ubon Ratchathani

UBON RATCHATANI: -- Lekima storm has severed a road to Ban Thung Kliang in Ubon Ratchathani's Natal district.

The district damaged to a three-kilometer portion of the road, marooning the local village,

Natal district chief Mahannop Kanjanawijit said he instricted all relevant officials to closely monitor water level in Mekong River, which was rising dangerously as the Lekima storm has brought along heavy downpours.

Some local farms were already flooded.

Mahannop said his district officials would provide assistance in moving people's belongings to higher grounds in case of evacuation.

--The Nation 2007-10-04

I do have to say the Mekong does seem particularly high this year. Don Chan (the island not the hotel) which is normally visable (even just the by a tiny bit) is completely submerged.

Quite amusing that the wildlife folks were saying the mekong is low - and were concerned about environment changes earlier this year - funnily enough in the dry season!

[technocracy]

Looking on the TSR site - the folks of Taipei and south-east China inc. Shanghai should be a bit more concerned! They have a Cat 4 Hurricane which has avg 130mph winds is due to arrive the tomorrow!

I wouldn't like to know this was heading my way!

Edited October 4, 2007 by technocracy

[Rdrokit]

Started raining last night in Korat, came down hard earlier in the day and is now 17:20 and it is still drizzeling

[george]

Update:

Isan provinces on alert of Lekima

Tropical storm "Lekima" cut the road to Ban Thung Kliang in Ubon Ratchathani's Natal district on Thursday, while 16 northeastern provinces were warned of heavy rains, gusting winds and possible flash floods.

Lekima has brought heavy downpours to the region since Tuesday night causing the Mekong River to rise.

Ban Thung Kliang farmer Somsri Thongon reported that a threekilometre portion of the road and a nearby weir were damaged by flooding.

Natal district chief Mahannop Kanjanawijit said he had instructed officials to assess the damage to monitor water levels in the Mekong, which was rising dangerously, and had already flooded some local farms. Mahannop said his district officials would provide assistance in moving people's belongings to higher grounds in case of evacuation.

Nakhon Panom Governor Boonsanong Boonmee warned residents in Muang Nakhon Phanom, Na Kae, Si Songkhram, Na Thom, Ban Phaeng, Tha Uthen, and That Phanom districts of flash floods and high winds.

The province was already soaked by heavy rains disrupting transport, while lowlying homes and roads were flooded. Gusting winds had also damaged three billboards.

In Roi Et, the storm caused flooding in Muang Municipality yesterday (thurs) leaving many city rods under 40 centimetres of water. Roi Et Governor Pinij Pichayakal ordered officials to inspect risky areas along the Chi and Yung rivers to warn people about possible floods and to prepare for evacuation.

Earlier, weather forecaster Oranuch Thongsri at the Northeastern Meteorology Centre warned that the storm, now centred in Nong Khai province, was moving westwards at 10 km/hr and would be downgraded to a depression late yesterday.

Heavy rains were expected in many areas including Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakol Nakhon, Nakhon Panom, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Amnat Charoen and Ubol Ratchathani.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Region 6 chief Chaipan Homwisetwongsa said he had dispatched officials to pump water from some areas and to organise flatbottom boats and dried food to be ready around the clock to tackle potential problems.

As Loei, Nong Khai and Nong Bua Lamphu had mountainous areas prone to forest runoffs and landslides, he had instructed officials to monitor the situation in their jurisdiction and check if the disaster warning system in the area were working properly.

--The Nation 2007-10-04

[JimsKnight]

Raining for the last 36 hours here in Nakhon Phanom, sometimes heavily sometimes not so bad. A bit windy last night, but nothing compared to the North Sea in the winter.

I second that bro

[Gary A]

We're 50 kilometers south of Muang Loei. It started raining this morning and is still raining. No wind and no heavy rain but it is pretty steady.

[jaideeguy]

Still dry in Chiang Mai this morning....come on Lekima, WE NEED YOUR SWEET WETNESS, but not your winds. Must have stalled in Isan????

[Jai Dee]

Tropical Depression Lekima downgraded to low pressure cell

The Meteorological Department reported at 01:00 hours today (October 5th) that Tropical Depression Lekima was downgraded to low pressure cell in Uttaradit province. This will take effect in every northern province as well as some provinces in the Northeast of Thailand.

Heavy rain can be expected in many places such as Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan, Loei, Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima. People in these areas should beware of possible flash flood during this period. Besides, high wave remains over the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand. All ships should proceed with extreme caution and small boats in the Andaman Sea are advised to keep ashore within the next few days.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolitan and vicinity will likely face scattered thundershowers. The minimum temperature would be 25 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature would be 33 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 35 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 October 2007

[george]

Heavy rains to continue in northern, northeastern provinces because of Lekima

BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department Friday warned residents of 10 northern and northeastern provinces to brace themselves for heavy rains and flash floods because of influence of storm Lekima.

The department issued the warning at 1 am.

It said Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Phetchabun, Phichit, in the North, and Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima in the Northeast would be hard hit by the rains.

The department said the depression storm had downgraded into a low pressure mass, which would cause heavy rains in several northern and northeastern provinces, especially the ten ones.

-- The Nation 2007-10-05

[Jai Dee]

Heavy rains have caused flash floods in Pitsanulok

Deputy Governor of Pitsanulok province SANTI KRUSUANSOMBAT (สันติ กรุสวนสมบัติ) revealed that heavy rains in the province have caused flash floods and inundations which have effected resident and some major roads.

Effected areas include BAAN MOONG-WANG YAHNG (บ้านมุง-วังยาง) road in NERN MAPRANG (เนินมะปราง) district which has become unusable to small vehicles.

Rain has been measured at 103 millimeters and has caused Khlong Chompoo to overflow into residential areas. 7 major villages in NERN MAPRANG district have been flooded, forcing the closure of 2 schools.

Relief officials have been dispatched in flat bottom boats to assist residents and distribute aid kits.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 October 2007

[ozzydom]

And another typhoon following close behind ,so a bit of weather left to come our way yet.

[george]

Over 1,100 families in Phichit hit by floods

PHICHIT: -- A total of 1,199 famiiles in a district of Phichit have been hit by floods, a district chief said Friday.

Decha Chomdej, chief of Thabklo district, said flood waters hit many villages in the district at 10 am following several days of torrential rains.

He samd some parts of the roads linking the villages were under one to two-metre-high of waters and became impassable.

-- The Nation 2007-10-05

[george]

Flood-hit Northeastern province declares disaster zones

AMNAT CHAROEN: -- Thailand's northeastern province of Amnat Charoen declared four districts as disaster areas after thousands acres of farmland were flooded.

The governor said local officials are monitoring the situation closely, particularly in Chanuman district, where the water level of the Mekong River is measured at 5.6 metres. If the water level reaches eight metres, it is considered the crisis level.

In the northern province of Mae Hong Son, a flash flood triggered by heavy rain increased run-off, which damaged a bridge on a road linking Mae Hong Son and Tak provinces.

Motorists are warned of possible landslides in Mae Hong Son's mountains.

In the lower north province of Phitsanulok, heavy rain prompted local residents in a village Noen Maprang district to move their belongings and animals to higher ground after they received a warning from surveillance volunteers.

About 100 soldiers from the third army region command have helped flood-hit villagers. Flash flooding affected about 2,000 households and three schools, which are under two metres of water.

An official from the local disaster prevention and mitigation office said volunteers distributed relief supplies to people in some villages by flat-bottomed boats as the Phisanulok-Noen Maprang road was cut off.

In the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, the overflowing Chi River has flooded about 70 houses in Waeng Yai district. The chief district ordered local officials to assist affected residents.

Khon Kaen governor Panchai Bovornrattanapran ordered officials in 26 districts to closely monitor possible flash flood in at-risk areas.

Meanwhile, in the capital city of Bangkok, Sanya Cheenimitr, deputy director of Drainage and Sewerage Department of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said the tropical depression Lekima had been downgraded to low pressure cell status and did not much affect the metropolitan area as it passed through Thailand's north and northeast provinces.

The record of Friday morning rainfall was measured at only 20 millimetres, with lingering rain in the eastern part of Bangkok while the inner city area, it might not rain at all.

Mr. Sanya said the BMA, however, would monitor the record of rainfall closely and locate pumps in frequently flooded areas to promptly drain the water accumulating from the relentless heavy rains.

Meanwhile, Thai Meteorological Department announced a warning of heavy downpours in the northern provinces of Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Sukhothai while the people in northeastern provinces including Loei,Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima should beware of possible flash flood and forest run-offs.

All shipping is advised to proceed with extreme caution and small boats to remain in port as heavy waves remain over Andaman Sea and the upper part of Thailand for a few days.

--TNA 2007-10-05

[Spee]

Over 1,100 families in Phichit hit by floods

PHICHIT: -- A total of 1,199 famiiles in a district of Phichit have been hit by floods, a district chief said Friday.

Decha Chomdej, chief of Thabklo district, said flood waters hit many villages in the district at 10 am following several days of torrential rains.

He samd some parts of the roads linking the villages were under one to two-metre-high of waters and became impassable.

-- The Nation 2007-10-05

Our place is on the western edge of Phetchabun province close to Phichit province. My girl tells me the rains and floods have been pretty bad. Her cousin's truck got washed away. Some relatives' houses have been severely damaged or destroyed and they are staying at our place. Our house is about a meter above the rest of the area, but she said there was still a lot of water around. I'm anxiously awaiting for her brother to email some pictures to me, and hoping that the damage to our place is minimal.