[International] Thailand Warns of Heavy Rain for 4 Consecutive Days from Oct 4-7, Highest Risk in Central Region and Bangkok on the 5th
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The Thai Meteorological Department issued its second weather alert today (2nd), stating that unstable weather will occur in the upper regions of Thailand from October 4th to 7th. Influenced by the southward movement of cold air from China and the southwest monsoon, many areas may experience thunderstorms, strong gusts, and localized heavy to very heavy rainfall. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are also within the affected range. Officials remind residents in low-lying areas, on hillsides, and near waterways to be prepared for sudden floods, flash floods, and water accumulation.
The Meteorological Department stated that this weather change will gradually move from the northern and northeastern regions towards the central, eastern, and southern regions over time.
October 4th: Primarily affecting the upper northern, eastern northern, and northeastern regions. Northern provinces include Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok; northeastern provinces include Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Kalasin, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani.
October 5th: Expected to be a day with a higher risk of rainfall. Very heavy rain may occur in Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun, as well as Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, and Ayutthaya. Heavy rain areas will extend to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, as well as many central provinces, Bangkok and its surrounding areas. The eastern and parts of the southern regions also need to be on high alert.
October 6th: The focus of very heavy rain shifts to Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi. Many northern provinces, central provinces including Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, as well as Bangkok and its surrounding areas, will still face the risk of heavy rain. The eastern provinces of Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, as well as the southern provinces of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla, also need to remain vigilant.
October 7th: The overall rainfall is expected to gradually decrease, but heavy rain will still occur in the western parts of the north, western parts of the central region, eastern, and parts of the southern regions. Northern provinces include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet; central provinces include Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon; southern provinces include Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Songkhla, Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, and Ranong.
The Meteorological Department pointed out that this unstable weather is mainly occurring at the end of the rainy season. High pressure from China and cold air extending into the upper northern and northeastern regions interact with the southwest monsoon still covering the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Therefore, thunderstorms and strong gusts are likely to form initially, followed by cumulative heavy rainfall in some areas.
Officials remind the public to avoid staying in open areas, under large trees, or near unstable billboards. Residents in hilly areas, near rivers, and in low-lying areas should be particularly vigilant against sudden floods, flash floods, and water accumulation.
Regarding sea conditions, winds and waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will also increase. Wave heights in thunderstorm areas may exceed 2 meters. Vessels should plan their routes carefully and avoid entering thunderstorm areas.
The Meteorological Department also reminds that from October 8th to 12th, the eastern and southern regions may continue to experience rainfall, with some areas not ruling out heavy to very heavy rainfall. This means the impact of this weather may not completely end after October 7th.
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=235442
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