BANGKOK: Thailand is set for more rain on Monday (Aug 31), with very heavy downpours forecast in six provinces and thunderstorms expected across 70% of Bangkok and surrounding provinces, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) said.
Very heavy rain is forecast in Mae Hong Son, Tak, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Chanthaburi and Trat. The regional forecast names another 35 provinces where heavy rain or thunderstorms are expected, bringing the total to 41 provinces, with Bangkok listed separately.
The 24-hour forecast covers the period from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday (Sept 1).
A monsoon trough has moved down across the upper North and upper Northeast towards a depression off the southern coast of China. A fairly strong southwest monsoon is also prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.
People in affected areas should remain alert to heavy and accumulated rainfall that could cause flash floods and rapid run-off, particularly on foothill slopes near waterways and in low-lying areas. Travellers should avoid routes repeatedly affected by flooding, including low-lying roads where temporary inundation may occur.
Rough seas and small-boat warning
Waves in the upper Andaman Sea will reach two to three metres and may exceed three metres during thunderstorms. Waves in the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will be about two metres, rising above two metres in stormy areas.
Mariners in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand should proceed with caution and avoid areas experiencing thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore for the time being.
Depression heads towards Taiwan
The strong low-pressure area off the southern coast of China has developed into a depression and is likely to strengthen further.
The system is forecast to approach Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday (Sept 2–3). Travellers heading to the area should check weather conditions before departure. The depression is not expected to enter Thailand. - The Nation/ANN
