Bangkok, Meteorological Department announces issue 6, warning 22-24 May 2024 throughout Thailand, heavy rain in many areas. and it rained heavily in some places Beware of flash floods and flash floodsMeteorological Department Announcement No. 6 regarding heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand and strong waves in the Andaman Sea.During 22-24 May 2024, the southwest monsoon that blows over the Andaman Sea. Western side of Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is becoming stronger In addition, there is a low pressure area covering upper Thailand. This characteristic causes heavy rain in many areas of Thailand. And there was very heavy rain in some places in the northern region. Northeastern, Central, Eastern, and Southern Western regions. People in the area are asked to be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods Especially mountain slopes, near waterways and low-lying areas. Including increasing caution when traveling through areas wit h thunderstorms.Provinces that are expected to have heavy to very heavy rain in some places are as follows:Date 22 May 2024Northern region: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, KamphaengPhet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Northeastern region: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham. Ed Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon RatchathaniRegion Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Suphanburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram provinces. Including Bangkok and surrounding areas. Eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces.Southern region: Phetchaburi province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and K rabi.23-24 May 2024Northern region: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai,Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit and Phetchabun. Northeastern region: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu and Udon Thani provinces.Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Suphanburi provinces. Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Including Bangkok and surrounding areas.Eastern region: Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.Southern region: Phetchaburi province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong and Phang Nga.Incidentally, the strong low pressure area in the lower Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a depression during 23 - 24 May 2024 and is expected to move ashore in the northeastern part of India. and Bangladesh during 25-26 May 2024. This storm has no direct impact on the weather characteristics of Thailand. But it will result in the southwest monsoon that blows over t he Andaman Sea. Western side of Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is becoming stronger This characteristic causes during 22-24 May 2024, Thailand will have more rain. And there was heavy rain in many areas. With very heavy rain falling in some places. During the period 23-26 May 2024, wind waves in the upper Andaman Sea are quite strong. The waves are 2-3 meters high. In thunderstorm areas, waves are more than 3 meters high. In the lower Andaman Sea, waves are about 2 meters high. In thunderstorm areas, waves are more than 2 meters high. In the Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 1 meter high. Offshore. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Boaters in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are asked to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. For boaters in the upper Andaman Sea, they should refrain from leaving shore during 23-26 May 2024.Source: Thia News Agency
