Flash flood warning due to heavy rains in 38 provinces
Heavy rains have been battering various parts of Thailand and are expected to continue into August. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation announced today that 38 provinces in the kingdom are under flash flood warnings all this week.
The flash flood warnings from heavy rains are in effect in the North, Northeast, Central, East, and South regions of the country. A strong southwestern monsoon is sprawled across the area, stretching from the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, crossing the entirety of the country.
The Disaster Department is suggesting everyone keep a close eye on developing weather reports, and for those living near bodies of water such as rivers and reservoirs, the department urges them to watch the water levels closely to avoid being caught unprepared for a flash flood.
Should an emergency arise, 1784 is the 24-hour hotline for the DDPM, and they can also be reached by the LINE app on the account @1784DDPM.
Below is a list by region of the provinces under warning about the potential for a flash flood:
| REGION | PROVINCES |
| NORTH | Tak Mae Hong Son Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Nan Uttaradit Phitsanulok Phetchabun |
| NORTHEAST | Loei Nong Khai Sakon Nakhon Bueng Kan Mukdahan Nakhon Phanom Chaiyaphum Khon Kaen Roi Et Yasothon Nakhon Ratchasima Ubon Ratchathani |
| CENTRAL | Kanchanaburi Lopburi Pathum Thani Nonthaburi Samut Prakan Nakhon Nayok |
| EAST | Prachinburi Rayong Chanthaburi Trat |
| SOUTH | Prachuap Khiri Khan Chumphon Surat Thani Nakhon Si Thammarat Phatthalung Ranong Phang Nga Trang |
SOURCE: National News Bureau of Thailand
