BANGKOK: Thailand is facing heavier rain across all regions, with 29 provinces identified as areas of concern and waves in the upper Andaman Sea forecast to exceed four metres during thunderstorms.
The Thai Meteorological Department said rainfall would increase across the country during the 24 hours from 6am on Saturday, July 11, to 6am on Sunday, July 12.
Thunderstorms were forecast over 60% of Bangkok and several regions, while heavy rain was expected in parts of the North, upper Northeast, East and western coast of the South.
The unsettled weather is being driven by a low-pressure area over upper Vietnam and a strengthening southwesterly monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.
Residents in affected areas were advised to remain alert to heavy and accumulated rain, which could trigger flash floods, forest run-off and overflowing waterways.
The department said the greatest risks would be in foothill communities near watercourses and in low-lying areas where water can accumulate quickly.
Typhoon Bavi was located over the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Taiwan, and was forecast to move ashore in eastern China between July 11 and 12.
The storm is not expected to enter Thailand or directly affect the country.
Travellers heading to areas along its forecast path were nevertheless advised to check weather conditions before departure.
Thailand’s rain and rough seas are instead caused by a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam and a stronger southwesterly monsoon. - The Nation/ANN
