Tropical storm Yinxing brings heavy rain, flood risks to South Thailand

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) released Announcement No. 17 (278/2567) regarding the ominous tropical storm Yinxing. As of 4am today, November 12, the storm was located in the South China Sea, around 110 kilometres east of Quang Ngai, Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometres per hour.

Moving southward at 15 kilometres per hour, the storm is expected to weaken as it approaches the Vietnamese coastline, transitioning into a tropical depression and then a low-pressure system.

The storm is not anticipated to reach Thailand but travellers to the affected regions should stay updated on the latest weather forecasts.

A monsoon trough currently stretches across southern Thailand and Malaysia while moderate northeastern winds are impacting the upper Gulf of Thailand and the southern provinces. This weather pattern is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Thailand.

Residents in these areas should be cautious of heavy rainfall and the risk of flash floods, particularly in hilly areas, along waterways, and in low-lying regions.

The public is advised to follow updates from the TMD. For more information, visit www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24/7, reported KhaoSod.

This warning was issued at 5am today, with the next update scheduled for 11am.

In related news, the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a stark warning as a monsoon covers the Gulf of Thailand, promising a deluge in the upper southern region.

The prospect of flash floods, mudslides, and waves towering up to 2 metres looms ominously. A sea-faring life? Not much smooth sailing for Thailand’s fishermen, who are urged to exercise extreme caution. But don’t cancel those Thai holiday plans just yet.

Word from the weather wizards is that Tropical Storms Yinxing and Toraji won’t be crashing this party – they won’t hit Thailand’s shores, instead making a detour towards Vietnam and skirting around to southern China.