Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Thailand over the next 24 hours, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Tak.
Residents in these areas are advised to beware of heavy rain and accumulated rainfall that could trigger flash floods, runoff and river overflows, especially in foothills, near waterways and low-lying areas. The conditions are being driven by easterly and southeasterly winds prevailing over the Northeast, the East and the Gulf of Thailand, while the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand has weakened.
Meanwhile, a tropical depression over the Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines, is expected to intensify into a tropical storm and move into the upper South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam) during October 3–4, before making landfall in northern Vietnam between October 5 and 6.
The TMD has forecast that between October 2 and 5, rainfall across Thailand will decrease, with only isolated thunderstorms expected. This is due to a weakening southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, while easterly and southeasterly winds cover the Northeast, the East and the Gulf of Thailand.
From October 6–7, rainfall is expected to increase, with heavy showers in the North, Northeast and East. This is because the monsoon trough will move across the northern and northeastern regions, while the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand will remain weak./.
Thailand ready to respond to flood situation
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra urged citizens to follow government announcements closely to ensure timely responses to any emergency situations, noting that early warnings are crucial for protecting lives and property.
