32.3 C
Bangkok
Monday, May 6, 2024

Pouring woe: Thailand braces for heavy rain and rising tides

Picture courtesy of Micah Tindell, Unsplash.

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for most parts of Thailand. The announcement identified areas likely to be affected by sudden floods and flash floods. The southern region faces high sea waves, and citizens are urged to stay vigilant.

The weather front, identified as a trough of low pressure, is moving north passing through northern and upper northeastern regions to the lower pressure area in the Gulf of Tonkin. Combined with a strong southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, central, eastern, and southern regions and the Gulf of Thailand, these weather conditions are causing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the country, reported KhaoSod.

People living in these regions, particularly near mountains and waterways, are advised to be cautious of the heavy rainfall and…

Read more…

Latest Articles