Intensified rain advisory for the Northeast and Northern regions ahead
Heavy Rain and Depression Forecasted for Multiple Regions in Thailand
A depression in the central South China Sea is moving westward at 22 km/h, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. This weather system is expected to bring heavy rain to several parts of Thailand from Friday to Monday.
The department reported the depression on Saturday morning. As of now, it has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour. The depression is expected to further affect Thailand's North on Sunday, with specific regions including Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Pichit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun, and Mae Hong Son.
On Saturday, the North, Northeast, East, and South regions of Thailand are expected to experience heavy rain. The Northeast includes Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, and Loei. The East includes Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. The South includes Chumphon, Ranong, Phangnga, and Phuket.
On Sunday, the North, Northeast, Central Plains, East, and South regions of Thailand are expected to experience heavy rain. Specifically on Sunday, the North includes the aforementioned provinces. The Northeast includes Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, Kalasin, Yasothon, Roi Et, Mahasarakham, Khon Kaen, and Chaiyaphum. The Central Plains include Lop Buri, Saraburi, Nakhon Sawan, and Uthai Thani. The East includes Nakhon Nayok. The South includes Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phangnga, and Phuket.
The depression will further weaken into a low-pressure system covering Thailand's Northeast on Saturday night. However, it is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before reaching Vietnam's Quang Binh province by Saturday evening. After reaching Vietnam, the depression will weaken into a depression and cover upper Laos.
It is important to note that this storm follows Storm Kajiki, which caused seven deaths and five people to go missing in northern Thailand on Friday. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay indoors and follow the instructions of local authorities.
For the latest weather forecasts and updates, visit the official website of the Thai Meteorological Department at tmd.go.th. Stay safe and dry, Thailand!
