Northeastern residents are warned of dangers from heavy rain

The Meteorological Department has warned residents in the upper Northeast of possible hazards from heavy precipitation today.

Due to the low pressure in the northeastern region of Thailand, heavy rain has taken place in many provinces, including Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakhon Nakhon and Mukdahan.

People living near slopes, mountainous areas and streams of water have been cautioned of possible dangers from heavy rain.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 09 August 2006

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Heavy rain and High waves

A low pressure trough lies over upper northern and northeastern Thailand. Strong southwesterly winds prevail over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf. Scattered thundershowers are expected in the country with isolated heavy rain and flash flood in the North and Northeast. High waves with wave height 2-3 meters are expected in the Andaman Sea and upper part of the Gulf. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats should keep ashore during this period.

Latest Warning from the TMD

Date: 09 August 2006

Time: 12:00