A dramatic shift in the weather is taking the northern regions of Thailand by storm, literally, as a slowly receding yet strong storm system is poised to unleash torrential rain in the area from September 26 till 29. This statement was released via a public announcement from the Department of Meteorology, as of 1 am today. The storm, which was originally identified as ‘Depression’, has dwindled down into a formidable low-pressure system situated near the Danang city in Vietnam.
The slowly moving storm is anticipated to trail along the monsoon trough passing through the northern portions of Thailand in the last week of September. This stormy encounter could potentially open the floodgates to heavy rainfall across numerous regions of the north, northeast, and central parts, including Bangkok and other nearby regions, the eastern parts, as well as the south.
The rain might get heavy to a considerate extent in some regions. With this threat, the residents of Thailand have been advised to exercise vigilance against the potential risk of serious storm-related incidents such as severe rainstorms and strong winds in certain areas. These could potentially lead to flash floods and forest runoffs, especially in the mountainous regions and lower-lying areas located near water bodies.
A detailed weather warning is in place for certain provinces which are expected to experience heavy precipitation. Regions covered include:
- September 26: Northern provinces – Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun. Northeast provinces – Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Mahasarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani. Central and eastern provinces – Nakhon Sawan, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat. Southern provinces – Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun.
- September 27-29: The affected regions more or less include the provinces mentioned for September 26, including Bangkok and its vicinity.
- From September 26-29, wave heights in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to reach up to 2-3 metres. During thunderstorms, wave heights can potentially exceed 3 metres. Correspondingly, the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand will witness wave heights of approximately 2 metres. Thunderstorms can increase these heights beyond 2 metres. Boaters are advised to steer clear of thunderstorm-prone areas and navigate cautiously.
Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea are specifically advised against venturing out in uncertain weather. During these potentially turbulent days and times, it is safer to remain on the shore.
The public, in general, is encouraged to stay updated with the announcements from the Department of Meteorology. For further enquiries, you can contact the Department of Meteorology via their website http://www.tmd.go.th or call the numbers 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182. These services are available around the clock.
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