Event
Heavy rainfall is forecast across much of southern Thailand through at least Nov. 6. As of Nov. 3, the Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall over Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun provinces Nov. 4-5 and over Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces Nov. 6. The heavy downpours may result in flash floods and landslides in parts of the affected provinces. Rough seas are also forecast in the Gulf of Thailand due to strong winds. Officials could update and possibly extend the coverage of the relevant weather alerts over the coming days.
Hazardous Conditions
Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in low-lying communities near rivers, streams, and creeks. Urban flooding is also possible in developed areas with easily overwhelmed or a lack of…
