Weather bureau warns of flash floods as heavy rains forecast for North, East
Weather bureau warns of flash flood.
The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, while a monsoon trough lies across Myanmar, the upper North, Laos and upper Vietnam.
Isolated heavy rains are likely in the North and the East of Thailand. People in these areas should beware of the severe conditions that may cause flash floods, the department said.
Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are likely to be 2-3 metres high and more than three metres high during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats should keep ashore, the departnent said
Heavy rain forecast for 22 provinces
Agencies on standby as flood risk rises
published : 27 Jul 2021 at 06:00 Flooding in Mae Ramat district of Tak on Monday. (Photo: Assawin Pinitwong)
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, in his capacity as the chairman of the National Water Resources Committee, has ordered all relevant state agencies to prepare for major downpours across 22 provinces which may trigger flash floods and landslides on Tuesday.
Gen Prawit s assistant spokesman, Patchasak Patirupanont, said the deputy PM had ordered the Office of National Water Resources, the Interior Ministry and the Royal Irrigation Department to provide assistance to those who might be affected by the heavy rain brought on by the strong southwesterly monsoon winds which are prevailing over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Isolated heavy rains forecast for North, Northeast and East
Isolated heavy rains forecast for N.
The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday that the strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand while a monsoon trough lies across the upper North and Laos into the active low-pressure over the coast of upper Vietnam.
Isolated heavy rains will be likely in the North, the Northeast and the East. People in upper Thailand should beware of the severe conditions and possible flash floods, the department said.
Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to rise 2-3 metres and more than three metres during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats must keep ashore, the department said.
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Heavy showers forecast for upper Thailand with risk of flash floods
Heavy showers forecast for upper Th.
Isolated heavy rains are likely in the upper North and East of Thailand, while heavy to very heavy showers are forecast for the Northeast, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.
The southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand while an active low-pressure covers the coast of upper Vietnam and Gulf of Tonkin.
People should beware of the severe conditions and watch out for overflows and flash floods, the department said.
Strong wind waves up to 2-3 metres high are likely in the upper Andaman Sea from Phang Nga and above three metres during thundershowers, the department said.