Department of Meteorology Reveals the cause of the birth of “heavy floods” in the northern region in 2024

The Department of Meteorology has revealed the cause of the incident. “Heavy Floods” in the northern region in 2024, along with a warning that areas must be alert and prepare for a high risk of flooding.

On August 26, 2024, it was reported that the Facebook page Meteorological Department sent a message saying: Department of Meteorology Reveals the cause of heavy floods In the northern region, August 2024

from the large floods that occurred in the upper northern region that covers the districts of Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Phrae in August. Last week was caused by continuous rain from 14 August 2024 and the water level increased from 17-21 August 2024 due to the influence of the monsoon trough that is running through the upper part of the North

In addition, the southwest monsoon continues to cover Thailand during this period. It has weak to moderate strength and is very strong at times. Thus causing continuous rain almost every day. And it rained a lot on some days. Especially the rain that falls in mountainous areas.

causing the average accumulated rainfall to rise rapidly As a result, a large amount of water flows into the main river basin. and various tributary basins quickly, although the heavy rain situation has now started to decrease a little In the upper part of the northern region But you still have to be careful about the masses of water that are still flow in several river basins. that will gradually start to come down

Weather forecast for next week (26-29 August 2024)

Announcements from the Meteorological Department must be followed closely. Because it is expected that the monsoon trough that runs through the upper part of the northern region will begin to move lower It came over the lower northern, central and northeastern regions. along with the southwest monsoon it will have more strength thus causing more rain. and there was heavy rain in the upper northern region. Upper North East region, Eastern region, Central region, Bangkok and surrounding areas for another time.

For the southern region, there will also be more rain. There will be heavy to very heavy rain in the southwest region (Andaman) and wind waves will become stronger. which changed the weather Still causing floods in areas that used to be flooded in the northern region. There is still a risk of flooding during this period. And areas that need to be monitored and prepared for high risk of flooding include:

Northern region: Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Phrae regions.

Southern Province: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

In the eastern region, including Chanthaburi and Trat areas, there are strong wind waves. Be careful about the waves hitting the shore. Small boats should not leave the shore at this time.

Thanks for the information from Facebook, Meteorological Department.