Meteorological Department warns south-east of heavy rain

Bangkok, June 1- Director-General of the Meteorological Department said. There will be continuous rain and heavy rain in some places in the eastern and southern parts of the Andaman side, which is the monsoon side. The latest is expected to have a monsoon trough across upper Thailand during June 5-10, which will cause Thailand has more rain, especially 10 provinces on the monsoon side that continue to rain. Therefore, watch out for flash floods. Flash floods, overflowing river banks and mudslides Including the wind waves are quite strong. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 3 meters.

Miss Chomphari Chomphurat, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, said From 1-4 June, the moderate southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand. In addition, a low pressure cell covers the Martaban Bay. Myanmar Causing upper Thailand to still have rain and thunderstorms in some places But you need to watch out for continuous and heavy rain in some areas, namely the eastern region, 4 provinces, namely Rayong, Chonburi, Chanthaburi and Trat, as well as the southern region, the west coast of 6 provinces, which are on the monsoon side, namely Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

Recently, it was found that the rain will return to increase as it is expected that There will be a monsoon trough across upper Thailand between June 5-10, which will cause more rain in Thailand, especially the 10 provinces on the aforementioned monsoon side with continuous rain. Therefore, people in the area are asked to be careful of the effects of heavy rain and accumulated rain that can cause flash floods. Flash floods, overflowing river banks and mudslides As well as rather strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea with waves 2-3 meters high, especially in areas with more than 3 meters in thunderstorms, waves 1-2 meters in the Gulf of Thailand, and high in thunderstorm areas. more than 2 meters. All sailors in the area are requested to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. For small boats in the Andaman Sea, they should refrain from leaving the shore.

Typhoon Mawar (MAWAR) has been downgraded to a severe tropical storm. is moving towards the Pacific Ocean, which is expected will weaken accordingly without affecting Thailand

In this regard, people are asked to follow the announcement from the Meteorological Department. and can track the information on the Thai Meteorological Department website http://www.tmd.go.th or at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 available 24 hours a day.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency