The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) right now issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for many components of Thailand. The announcement recognized areas prone to be affected by sudden floods and flash floods. The southern region faces excessive sea waves, and residents are urged to stay vigilant.
The climate front, identified as a trough of low strain, is transferring north passing by way of northern and upper northeastern areas to the lower strain space in the Gulf of Tonkin. Combined with a powerful southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, central, japanese, and southern regions and the Gulf of Thailand, these weather situations are causing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the country, reported KhaoSod.
Astonishing dwelling in these areas, significantly near mountains and waterways, are advised to be cautious of the heavy rainfall and amassed rain that could doubtlessly trigger sudden and flash floods.
The provinces expected to expertise heavy to very heavy rainfall are: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun in the north; Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani within the northeastern; Nakhon Nayok, Chanthaburi, and Trat within the east.
Regarding sea circumstances, the Andaman Sea and the higher part of the Gulf of Thailand are experiencing reasonable waves. The higher Andaman Sea has waves roughly 2 metres excessive, whereas the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand have waves 1 to 2 metres excessive. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are more than two metres high. Boat operators are suggested to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
The TMD urges citizens to follow climate bulletins and further info may be found on their web site or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, out there 24 hours a day.
The next announcement shall be issued at 5pm today.
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