BANGKOK: The northeast monsoon prevailing over the Gulf of Thailand, the South and the Andaman Sea will strengthen over the weekend, bringing isolated heavy downpours to the lower South, the Thai Meteorological Department warned on Friday (Jan 17).
People in affected areas should beware of heavy rains and rain accumulations that may cause flash flooding and overflows, especially along the foothill, near waterways and low-lying land, it said, adding residents along the shores should beware of inshore surges.
Affected provinces today (Jan 17) are Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, with Yala and Narathiwat most likely to be affected on Saturday.
The department added that waves in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea will reach heights of 2-3 metres and above 3 metres in storms. It urged all ships to proceed with caution and keep away from thunderstorms while small boats should stay ashore until Saturday. - The Nation/ANN
