Heavy rains and strong winds expected in 19 Thai provinces

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning, predicting heavy rains across 19 provinces with rainfall affecting 80% of the area. The Gulf of Thailand is expected to experience waves over 3 metres high, and temperatures are set to drop by 3 degrees Celsius with strong winds.

The strong northeast monsoon sweeping through the Gulf of Thailand and the southern regions, coupled with a low-pressure system moving across the southern Gulf and Malaysia, is driving these adverse weather conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to be cautious of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the potential for flash floods and rapid water flows, particularly in mountainous terrains, near waterways, and low-lying areas.

“Residents should remain vigilant as the weather patterns could lead to dangerous flash floods,” warned…