Bangkok, The Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain throughout Thailand from July 14-18, 2024. Beware of flash floods, mudslides, and waves 2-3 meters high in the sea.
The Meteorological Department revealed that the moderate southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low-pressure cell covering the upper part of Vietnam. This will cause thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas of Thailand. People in the aforementioned areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hillsides near waterways and lowlands during this period. For the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, the sea will have waves approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves will be higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas should sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
In addition, during 14-18 July 2024, the strong
monsoon trough will pass through the North and Northeast into the low pressure cell in the central South China Sea, along with the southwest monsoon blowing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, which will strengthen to be quite strong. This will cause Thailand to have more rain and heavy rain in many areas, with some areas in the North, Northeast, Central, East, and the West Coast of the South. As for the waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, they will be quite strong, with waves 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves will be higher than 3 meters. As for the lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, the waves will be approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves will be higher than 2 meters.
Source: Thai News Agency