A meteorological report issued recently highlights that a monsoon trough is predicted to traverse across the northern, upper central, and northeastern regions of Thailand for the ensuing 24-hour period. Compounding the weather conditions further, a low-pressure system is also covering large portions of the country’s western parts. Coinciding with these weather systems, the southwestern monsoon retains its stronghold over the vast expanses of the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand.
This climatological pattern puts into effect a sequence of events likely to result in bouts of substantial rain lashing different parts of Thailand. Parts of the northern and northeastern areas should brace themselves in particular for the ensuing deluge, since weather models point towards uncharacteristically heavy rainfall in these regions. People living in these regions are strongly encouraged to exercise heightened precautionary measures, bearing in mind the potential risks arising from torrential and cumulative downpours of rain. Hazards might include landslides, flash floods, particularly in regions neighboring rivers and valleys.
Meanwhile, sea dwellers and small vessels are provided with a warning. Waves in the upper reaches of the Gulf of Thailand along with the northern parts of the Andaman Sea are predicted to swell to heights of 1-2 meters. Thunderstorms could potentially spur enhanced wave heights. Consequently, smaller boats ought to avoid setting sail in areas prone to thunderstorms to evade potential maritime mishaps.
Not too far away, assertively making its presence known over the upper South China Sea, is Tropical Storm Koguma. Over the course of the coming two days, spanning across October 8th and 9th, this storm is likely to edge itself closer to the southeastern and southern coastline of China. However, meteorological predictions suggest that Koguma might lose steam and downgrade into a tropical depression before further weakening into a low-pressure system. Despite its potential, this storm does not pose an immediate direct threat to Thailand’s weather system, as per the department’s observations.
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