Severe Flooding, High Waves Warned Through July 15
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of severe flooding and waves exceeding 4 meters through July 15 as the southwest monsoon intensifies across the Andaman Sea and southern regions. Heavy rainfall is expected in western and eastern p
The Thai Meteorological Department issued its 10th bulletin on July 13, 2025, warning of strong winds in the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand, plus heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the southern west coast, western central region, and eastern region through July 15. Southwest monsoons will intensify across the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand during July 13–15, generating waves 2–4 meters high in the upper Andaman, exceeding 4 meters in thunderstorm areas. In the upper Gulf and lower Andaman, waves will reach 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters where thunderstorms occur. Fishers are urged to navigate with extreme caution, avoid thunderstorm zones, and keep small boats ashore during this period.
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in the southern west coast, western central region, and eastern region on July 13–14, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Kanchanaburi provinces. Residents should prepare for flash flooding and flash floods, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones.
Tropical storm Bavi, now over China's Anhui Province, will weaken into a depression and later a low-pressure system. It will not enter Thailand and poses no direct threat, but it will intensify the southwest monsoon already covering the country. The department urged the public to plan travel and daily activities carefully and monitor weather updates at tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182. The next bulletin will be issued on July 13 at 5:00 p.m.
