Heavy rain, flash flooding forecasted for six of Thailand’s southern provinces
Heavy rain to very heavy rain and flash flooding is expected to hit six of Thailand’s southern provinces from today until Sunday. According to Thai PBS World, the Meteorological Department says that the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat are expected to see heavy rain over the next three days.
Three other southern provinces of Songkhla, Phatthalung, and Nakhon Si Thammarat are expected to see similar weather over the weekend as a result of a strong, low-pressure cell that is approaching the Vietnamese peninsula.
The approaching cell will be in conjunction with the intensifying north-eastern monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand in the nation’s southern region.
The department is warning sailors and fishermen to exercise extreme caution when at sea and is advising them to avoid stormy areas due to strong winds and high waves. Flash flooding is also expected in the six provinces over the weekend. So far, no ferry services have been cancelled, but stay tuned for more updates.
