Tropical Storm Trami, having bid farewell to Vietnam, is now making its watery journey across the South China Sea, leaving a mark of rain in northeastern Thailand this Monday. According to the Meteorological Department, under the insightful eye of Sukanyanee Yawinchan, the acting director-general, Trami departed central Vietnam at the early hours of 4 a.m. with its stormy heart positioned about 30 kilometers northeast of Da Nang, gearing up for its northeastward adventure.
With wind speeds flirting around 65 kilometers per hour, Trami swirls onward at a leisurely pace of 10 kilometers per hour, ensuring it’s Thailand-free, much to the relief of Ms. Sukanyanee. However, it’s far from shy, promising a generous dollop of heavy rains across the eastern realm of the Northeast on this rainy Monday. Specifically, the names on its drizzle list include Amnat Charoen, Mukdahan, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, though predictions say Trami plans to mellow out by Tuesday, letting showers in the region gradually retreat.
Meanwhile, down South, moderate northwesterly winds over the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand have other plans — a symphony of rains set to fall persistently on Monday and Tuesday. Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phangnga, Phatthalung, Phuket, Ranong, Satun, Songkhla, Surat Thani, and Trang are all queued up for rainfall on Monday.
Fast forward to Tuesday, and it seems the rain gods have a repeat performance in mind. With Chumphon joining the lineup of Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phangnga, Phatthalung, Phuket, Ranong, Satun, Songkhla, Surat Thani, and Trang, it’s going to be quite the wet affair, as confirmed by Ms. Sukanyanee. So, brace yourself for the drizzle dance, because for now, the skies are calling the shots, and they’re set on a splashy encore.
This is what happens when we neglect climate change. These storms are getting more frequent and intense!
Or is it just a natural weather cycle? Storms have been around forever.
Sure, but human activities definitely exacerbate their impact!
Exactly, and it’s the people in vulnerable regions who suffer the most.
I’m from Mukdahan and it’s been raining non-stop. The main roads are flooded!
Hope you stay safe. Flooding sounds intense.
Thanks, it’s been tough. We just hope the rain slows down soon.
Seems like more investment in flood defenses is needed.
These weather reports are always so dramatic. Rains are just a part of life in this region.
I live in Ubon Ratchathani, and there’s nothing we can do but wait it out. It’s frustrating.
Hang in there! Always a pain when nature decides to go all out.
Maybe the government can provide better infrastructure and emergency responses.
Nature is wild. Sometimes the plans you suggest can’t stop this.
I was planning a trip to Phuket this week. Should I cancel?
It’s typically a paradise, but maybe safety first with this rain forecast.
Check local weather updates closer to the date, but it’s best to be cautious.
Guess I’ll hold off and monitor for now. Thanks everyone!
Northeast Thailand has seen enough rain this year. Wish I could send some of it to Australia where they need it!
As a farmer, I’m glad for the rain. It’s been dry lately, but I understand too much is a problem.
How does the government expect us to cope with repeated flooding without support? More policies and actions needed.
Agreed. The policy space should pivot to adaptation and support more.
Is that really the government’s responsibility, or should communities prepare themselves better?
Communities need assistance to prepare, that’s where the government comes in.
Ranong is usually so beautiful, but all this rain is overwhelming. My garden’s a swamp now.
Try planting some water-tolerant plants, could help in the future!
Floods, storms, pandemics, what’s next? At times like this, it feels like nature is trying to tell us something.
I was on a trekking tour, and we had to cut it short. The rain turned everything into a muddy mess.