Koh Lanta Weather News — Andaman Coast Storm & Seasonal Updates
Nan City Issues First Flood Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods
Nan City issued its first flood alert after heavy rain exceeding 200mm triggered flash flooding in northern districts, with authorities urging at-risk communities to move belongings to higher ground and prepare for possible evacuation.
Nan Province Floods After Torrential Rain; Homes Submerged
Torrential rains flood Nan Province's Pua District, submerging homes and cutting off major highways, with authorities warning of more heavy rainfall through August 21 that could worsen conditions.
Heavy Rain Floods Pua District, Washes Out Bridge
Heavy rains have flooded homes across Pua District in Nan Province and washed out the Chao Weir bridge, cutting off vehicle access on Route 1256. Authorities have mobilized rescue personnel and warn residents to avoid the damaged route.
Songkhla Prepares for Monsoon With 12 Pump Stations Ready
Songkhla province has deployed 12 giant water pumps across vulnerable areas and designated 22 monitoring zones to combat expected monsoon flooding. The province completed preparations including equipment readiness and a 603-million-baht eme
Disaster Agency Monitors Flooding, Uses Cell Alerts for Riverside Communities
Thailand's disaster agency is monitoring monsoon flooding across the North and Northeast using Cell Broadcast alerts to warn riverside communities, with no major typhoons currently threatening the country.
Government Deploys Mobile Air Quality Monitors to Track PM2.5 From Forest Fire
Authorities deployed mobile air quality monitors to track hazardous PM2.5 from a peat swamp fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, providing real-time updates to alert residents of potential health risks.
Thoeng District Warns Residents as Water Level Tops 7 Metres
Water levels in Thoeng district's Wiang Thoeng Subdistrict rose above the 7-metre watch threshold on August 15, prompting officials to warn residents in low-lying areas to monitor conditions overnight and secure belongings.
Indonesian Earthquake Felt in Krabi, Cracks Found in Homes
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake centered near North Sumatra was felt across southern Thai provinces including Krabi on August 16, with authorities investigating cracks discovered in homes in the Laem Pong area.
Global Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High in July
Global ocean temperatures reached a record high in July 2026, driven partly by El Niño conditions in the Pacific, with sea surface temperatures hitting 20.96°C and triggering devastating marine heat waves across Europe and threatening coast
Five Provinces Brace for Mekong River Overflow Aug 10-14
Five northeastern provinces along the Mekong River are on high alert for potential overflow from August 10-14, with authorities pre-positioning pumps and disaster equipment to mitigate flooding in low-lying areas.
Mekong River Nears Critical Level, Flooding Shops Below Phaya Naga
The Mekong River is approaching a critical 12-meter level after heavy rainfall submerged shops and homes near Phaya Naga pier, with authorities monitoring six districts for further flooding risks.
Typhoon Dolphin Hits Okinawa; China Suspends Ferry Routes
Typhoon Dolphin struck Okinawa on August 8 with winds exceeding 160 kph, forcing the evacuation of 260,000 people and canceling over 500 flights, before moving toward China where authorities suspended 162 ferry routes ahead of expected land