Meteorological Department announces No. 7 warns 12 provinces beware of landslides

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Meteorological Department Announcement No. 7, warning 12 provinces of heavy rain and strong wind waves in the southern region

announceMeteorological Department “Heavy rain and strong wind waves in the south (Effective until 25 December 2020) “Issue 7 dated 24 December 2020

The strong low pressure cell in the lower South China Sea has moved to cover the lower Gulf of Thailand. It is expected to cover the South today (24 Dec ’20), together with the strong northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the South. Causing the South to have more rain and some places heavy to very heavy rain Ask people who live in the risky areas in the area Especially at slopes, foothills and various lowland areas Beware of heavy rain Which may cause flash floods and flash floods

The areas that are expected to be affected are as follows:

December 24, 2020

In Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Krabi and Trang

December 25, 2020

Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ranong and Phang Nga provinces

The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand are strong. The wave height is about 2-3 meters and in thundershower areas, the wave height is more than 3 meters. All ships should sail with caution. You should avoid sailing in thunderstorms. And small boats around The Gulf of Thailand should be suspended from the coast until December 26, 2020.

Therefore asking people to follow the announcement fromDepartment of MeteorologyAnd can track the information at the website of the Meteorological Department http://www.tmd.go.th Or hotlineWeather forecast 1182 available 24 hours a day

Announced on 24 December 2020 at 17.00

Meteorological DepartmentWill issue the next announcement on December 24, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

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