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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Thailand braces for heavy rainfall: Citizens and mariners urged to exercise caution

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The Thai Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall across various regions of the country, brought about by low atmospheric pressure near the Vietnamese upper shore and the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Thailand. Thailand continues to experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in certain parts of the northeast, and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Citizens in the upper northeastern region are advised to be cautious of heavy and accumulated rainfall, potentially leading to flooding.

Mariners in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are advised to navigate with caution due to waves of approximately one metre in height. In areas experiencing thunderstorms, wave height may increase to between one and two metres. Mariners are advised to avoid navigating in areas experiencing thunderstorms.

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