Heavy rain warning issued for southern Thailand provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its third warning about heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to hit southern Thailand from December 3 to December 5.
The adverse weather conditions are being attributed to a low-pressure system over the southern South China Sea, which is forecast to move across the lower southern region of Thailand and Malaysia before entering the southern Andaman Sea and the Strait of Malacca. This, combined with a moderate northeast monsoon affecting the Gulf of Thailand, is likely to cause widespread heavy rainfall.
Residents in the following areas are advised to prepare for potential flash floods and landslides:
- December 3:
Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang, Satun - December 4:
Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Krabi, Trang, Satun - December 5:
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Krabi, Trang, Satun
The TMD has urged people in flood-prone and mountainous areas to stay vigilant as accumulated rainfall may lead to sudden flooding and water runoff.
Sea conditions in the Gulf of Thailand are expected to become rough, particularly in the lower regions, with waves reaching 1 to 2 metres and rising higher during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution, avoid storm-affected zones, and avoid venturing into areas with heavy rainfall.
Officials have encouraged residents to stay informed through official announcements and to prepare for emergencies, reported KhaoSod. Travellers, particularly those heading to or from the southern provinces, are advised to plan and monitor weather conditions closely.
For updates, visit the TMD’s website at www.tmd.go.th or contact their hotline at 1182, available 24/7.
In related news, the TMD issued a weather warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall impacting nine provinces, with sea waves expected to rise over 2 metres. The upper regions of Thailand are experiencing cooler temperatures, with the northern part witnessing lows of 16 degrees Celsius (°C).
