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Monsoon season hits the south

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CHUMPHON, 24 June 2014 (NNT) - Several provinces in the southern region are facing a rather strong southwest monsoon currently ravaging both sides of Thailand’s southern coasts.

The monsoon, with the influence of low pressure cell from the northern part of Vietnam, is resulting in more frequent thunderstorms and higher-than-usual sea waves in the region.

In Chumphon, residents of Phato sub-district have been hit by forest runoffs, after heavy rains hammered down the province for 3 consecutive days, damaging at least 20 households.

The main road linking Chumphon and Ranong has also been hit by flash floods. Small cars were reportedly facing difficulty in moving through the route, as the flood water level was well over 30 centimeters in some sections.

Meanwhile in Krabi, the Provincial Governor has declared districts of Muang, Khao Phanom, Ao Luek, and Ko Lanta disaster zones, after being informed of a grand-scale damage made by the monsoon to public utilities and residential areas.

The Meteorological Department has warned that southern provinces are bracing for even more heavy rains predicted to hit 70-80% of the region from now until tomorrow.

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Chumporn braces for floods and more storms

CHUMPORN, 24 June 2014 (NNT) - Authorities in Chumporn are on high alert this week as heavy rains could trigger flash floods and landslides in Muang district.


According Local Disaster Prevention and Mitigation unit, the volume of rainfall is rising after a strong monsoon hit the southern region. Officials are especially monitoring water levels of the Chumporn canal, which flows into the province’s town center.

If a substantial amount of water overflowed into the municipal seat from neighbouring Ranong province, flash floods and landslides could hit many residential and commercial areas.

So far parts of roads and agricultural land in Banna sub- district have been submerged and more floodwater can be expected.

The Meteorological Department has reported that the southwestern monsoon covering the Andaman Sea has brought severe thunderstorms to Ranong, Phang-Nga, Phuket and nearby provinces. More rains are also slated to hit the South next month.

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