Heavy Rains Lash Northeast Thailand, 57 Provinces Warned
Heavy rain is expected across 57 provinces through tomorrow morning, with the northeast, east, and south facing the worst conditions and risks of flash flooding in low-lying areas.
The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in the northeast, east, and south, with heavy rain in the north, central region, Bangkok and its surrounding areas from now until 6 a.m. tomorrow. The public is warned to be alert to dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water that could cause flash floods and flash flooding, especially in hilly areas near waterways and low-lying zones. Sea conditions in the upper Andaman are fairly rough with waves 2-3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman and upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Fishermen are urged to navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms; small boats in the upper Andaman should refrain from venturing offshore. The northeast region is affected 80 percent of the area with heavy to very heavy rain in areas including Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani.
