BANGKOK, Aug. 10- The Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain between Aug. 12-15, which may cause flash floods and flash floods. Emphasize increased surveillance of areas that are already flooded. As for the powerful tropical storm "Jackun", it will move ashore on the Korean Peninsula today.
Ms. Chomphari Chomphurat, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, said during August 9-11, 2023, there will still be heavy rain in some areas in the north and south west coast. Although the moderate southwest monsoon that prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is starting to weaken, which will result in some areas having less rain. Then during 12 – 15 August 2023, a moderate monsoon trough lies across the upper northern part and upper Laos. enters a low pressure cell in upper Vietnam In addition, the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand will strengthen. Causing Thailand to have more rain again With some heavy rains in the Northeast, Central and South East Coast But it will be very heavy in some places in the north, east and south on the west coast.
Therefore, the people in the northern region Northeastern, eastern and southern regions beware of the danger of heavy rain and accumulated rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods Especially in areas with high water levels or currently flooded.
The wind waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand will strengthen. The waves are about 2 meters high and more than 2 meters high in thunderstorm areas. In the lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, The sea has waves 1-2 meters high and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should navigate with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas throughout that period.
As for the powerful tropical storm "Khanun" (KHANUN), it is likely to move ashore on the Korean Peninsula today (August 10, 2023). Please check the weather conditions before leaving during this period.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency