Heavy rainfall warning in 13 Thai provinces, flash floods alert
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of heavy rainfall in 13 provinces, alerting residents to potential floods and flash floods as a result of accumulated rainfall. In a statement issued today, the department cautioned residents of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
The risk is heightened by a combination of a powerful low-pressure system moving through the lower Deep South and Malaysia towards the lower Andaman Sea, and strong northeast monsoon winds over the lower Gulf of Thailand and the lower South.
This has caused heavy showers across the southern region, in some places turning torrential. The public is being urged to be vigilant as sudden floods and landslides could occur, especially in hilly areas near waterways and low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the lower Gulf of Thailand is expected to experience pretty strong waves, with heights of 2 to 3 metres in areas with thunderstorms, exceeding 3 metres. The upper Gulf of Thailand is expected to have waves 1 to 2 metres high, again exceeding 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms.
Boat operators are advised to proceed with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand are advised not to leave shore during this period.
The department urges the public to follow updates from the Meteorological Department. Information can be accessed on the TMD’s website http://www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 24 hours a day. The next announcement is scheduled for 5pm today, reported KhaoSod.
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