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Heavy rainfall to hit 43 Thai provinces: Bangkok residents warned of flash floods

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Today, Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned 43 provinces of continuous heavy rainfall, affecting 70% of the area. Bangkok is particularly hit with strong winds, and the risk of flash floods is high.

The Meteorological Department’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates a high-pressure system or a mass of cold air from China is spreading and covering northern Thailand. This condition leads to thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas initially. Heavy rainfall is expected in the central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the eastern region. Residents in these regions are urged to be cautious of thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden floods.

In contrast, the trough from the monsoon passing through the middle of the southern region, combined with the still-blowing southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, the lower…

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