Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand may face heavy rain and flash floods until July 24 due to intensified monsoon, warns Meteorological Dept based on European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) weather models.
In a statement on July 13, the department said some areas may experience rainfall exceeding 750ml. Besides, continued heavy rain could lead to flash floods and runoff in several regions.
Provinces forecast to be affected by heavy rain on July 13 included Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai.
In the upper Northeast, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, and Sakon Nakhon are also likely to experience heavy rainfall. The department warned these provinces, located along the monsoon ridge, face a heightened risk of flash floods and runoff.
Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket along the Andaman coast, as well as Chanthaburi and Trat on the eastern coast, will continue to be affected by monsoonal conditions, with heavy rainfall forecast in some areas.
From July 14 to 17, the northern half of the country is expected to see light to moderate rainfall in many areas, with isolated heavy showers in the upper North and upper Northeast. Some southern provinces are also expected to experience heavy rainfall during this period.
From July 18 to 27, the upper North is forecast to alternate between light and heavy rainfall as the monsoon strengthens.
The Meteorological Department has urged the public to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings, and to remain alert for potential hazards such as flash floods and landslides./.
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Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central and South, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
