Typhoon Bawie Brings Heavy Rain, Flash Floods To Thailand
Typhoon Bawie will strengthen Thailand's Southwest Monsoon, bringing heavy rains and flash flood risks to five provinces including Ranong and Phang Nga through mid-July, with farmers urged to protect crops ahead of peak rainfall on July 11-
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings of strong winds and heavy rainfall across the Andaman Sea, upper Gulf of Thailand, southern western coast, western central region, and eastern Thailand between July 10-15. Five provinces—Ranong, Phang Nga, Chachoengsao, Trat, and Kanchanaburi—face heightened risks of sudden flash floods and mountain flooding. Although Typhoon Bawie will not enter Thailand directly, it will strengthen the Southwest Monsoon currently covering the country, causing intense rainfall and accumulation. Farmers should prepare their crops and implement protective measures. Anchali Suwacittanon, director of the Department of Agricultural Promotion, urged farmers across central, eastern, and Andaman coastal regions to assess conditions and survey vulnerable areas to mitigate typhoon impacts, particularly on July 11-12 when the monsoon will peak. Overall rainfall is forecast at 60-70 percent of areas mid-July, with August projections reaching 85 percent nationwide, potentially damaging agricultural output and necessitating long-term preparedness.
