The Meteorological Department warns 30 provinces in the northern, central, eastern and southern regions of heavy to very heavy rain. There may be flash floods and flash floods. As for small boats in the Andaman Sea should refrain from leaving the shore until June 4, 2023

Meteorological Department announcement Heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand And strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea, No. 10 has an impact until May 30, 2023.

The rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, and a low pressure cell covers the central region. It tends to move down to Martaban Bay. Myanmar This causes thunderstorms and gusts in some places in Thailand. With heavy to very heavy rain in some areas in the lower northern region, the central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the eastern and southern regions, people in those areas are asked to be careful of the danger of heavy to very heavy rain. and the accumulation of rain which may cause flash floods and flash floods. Especially in the foothill slopes near waterways and lowland areas.

Some provinces that are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall are as follows:

On May 30, 2023

Northern region: Mae Hong Son, Tak and Kamphaeng Phet provinces

Central region: Saraburi province Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom including Bangkok and its vicinity

Eastern region: Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat

Southern region: Phetchaburi Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

For wind waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are quite strong. The waves are 2-3 meters high in the Andaman Sea, more than 3 meters in thunderstorm areas, 1-2 meters in the Gulf of Thailand, and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms For small boats in the Andaman Sea, they should refrain from leaving the shore until June 4, 2023.

Source: Thai News Agency