Flood Alert from the Bangkok Post

[sbk]

Warning

"Active Low Pressure System"

No. 14 (349/2550) Time Issued : November 07, 2007

An active low pressure cell over the lower Gulf and southern Thailand causes abundant rain and heavy to very heavy falls from Chumphon southwards. People in risky areas of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces should beware of torrential rain and flash flood condition during 1-3 days. Due to wave height 2-3 meters in the Gulf, all ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore in this period. People in the coastal zone of Southern Thailand East Coast beware of strong wind. The high pressure area over upper Thailand causes cool with 1-2 °C drop and windy.

The Typhoon “PEIPAH” in the South China Sea. It’s moving near shore of Vietnam and will be landfall the lower of Vietnam during 10-11 November, 2007.

Source: Thai Meteorological Dept

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Authorities are closely monitoring possible mudslides and flash floods especially around major beach destinations such as Samui and Phang-ngan islands and Khao Sok National Park.

Fishermen were urged to exercise caution as were ferry and boat operators.

source: Bangkok Post

[Jose]

You can also track Tropical Storm PEIPAH here and here.

The storm's center is generally heading this way, and could arrive in the local area by Monday 12th Nov.

jose '-)