Heavy rain in the south, 26-27 Feb.

February 26, 2022

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February 26, 2022 – 08:11

Announcement of the Meteorological Department, No. 8, titled “Heavy to very heavy rains and strong winds in the southern region.

During 26-27 Feb. 65, an intense low pressure cell covers Malaysia and the lower southern part of Thailand and the high pressure area or intense cold air mass from China continues to spread. Covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, causing the east and northeasterly winds that prevail over the Gulf of Thailand and the South are strong. causing heavy to very heavy rainfall in the South in Chumphon, Surat Thani Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun urged people in the areas to beware of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods as well

The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are quite strong. The upper Gulf of Thailand has a wave height of about 2 meters, the lower Gulf of Thailand with a wave height of 2-3 meters, in areas with thunderstorms with a wave height of more than 3 meters and the Andaman Sea with a wave height of 1-2 meters. On the east side, beware of strong winds blowing towards the shore. The sailors should sail with caution. and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas Small boats in the Gulf of Thailand should also stay ashore during this period.

Therefore, people are asked to follow the announcement from the Meteorological Department. and can follow the information at the Meteorological Department website http://www.tmd.go.th or at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 24 hours a day. Announced on February 26, 2022 at 5.00 am. The Meteorological Department will issue the next announcement in On February 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Acting Lieutenant Thanasit Eamonanchai Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department Acting for the Director-General of the Meteorological Department