7 provinces warned of flash floods

BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department Monday warned residents of seven provinces to brace themselves for heavy rains and possible flash floods.

They are Chiang Rai, Phetchabun, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi.

In its morning forecast issued at 4 am, the department said the seven provinces could be hit by flash floods Monday and Tuesday.

It said the low pressure ridge over the central, eastern and lower northeastern regions coupled with the influence of the southwest monsoon would trigger heavy rains in the province.

The department said rains could fall in 60 per cent of Bangkok areas.

-- The Nation 2008-09-08

My best to the folks in the areas affected. It seems that those of us in BKK aren't going to get hit by 'the big one' just yet.