DDPM Warns 71 Provinces of Heavy Rain, Floods, Landslides

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issues a severe weather alert for 71 provinces, anticipating heavy rainfall and related hazards from May 28 to June 1, 2026.

•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued storm warnings for 71 provinces across Thailand.
•The alerts include heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, and strong winds, expected between May 28 and June 1, 2026.
•Specific regions like the North, Northeast, Central, and South are particularly at risk, with additional warnings for coastal areas due to strong sea conditions.

Overview

•DDPM issues a widespread warning to 71 provinces in the North, Northeast, Central, and South due to impending heavy rainfall.
•The warning covers the period from May 28 to June 1, 2026, with significant rainfall expected in multiple areas.
•The severe weather is due to the southwest monsoon strengthening over the Andaman Sea and a monsoon trough passing over upper Thailand.
•Potential impacts include flash floods, landslides, stagnant water, and strong sea waves, affecting natural tourist attractions.
•DDPM has coordinated with provincial and regional disaster prevention centers to deploy personnel and equipment to high-risk areas.
•Authorities are advised to monitor rainfall, water levels, and provide immediate assistance in affected areas.
•Tourist sites with risk, such as waterfalls and caves, are to be closed if necessary, and warning signs for swimming are to be posted.
•Vessels are warned to exercise caution, with potential sailing bans if conditions worsen, and the public is urged to follow official advice.

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Key Quotes

Theerapan Kachamat

"The Meteorological Department has issued Announcement No. 1 (79/2026) regarding heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand and strong winds in the Andaman Sea, announced on May 27, 2026, at 05:00 AM."

กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา ได้มีประกาศเรื่องฝนตกหนักถึงหนักมากบริเวณประเทศไทยและคลื่นลมแรง บริเวณทะเลอันดามัน ฉบับที่ 1 (79/2026) ประกาศ ณ วันที่ 27 พฤษภาคม 2026 เวลา 05.00 น.

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(ปภ.)ℹ️

The Thai government agency issuing flood and landslide warnings across 71 provinces.

Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command(กองอำนวยการป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยกลาง (กอปภ.ก.))

The central command unit that monitors weather conditions and risk factors for disaster prevention.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency that issued the announcement regarding heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Person

Theerapan Kachamat(นายธีรพัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)

Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) who announced the weather warnings.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

The sea area where strong winds are expected to affect Thailand.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

The gulf where the monsoon trough is located and affecting Thailand.

71 provinces(571 จังหวัด)

The number of provinces in Thailand under a severe weather warning.

Timeline

May 28 - June 1, 2026(28 พ.ค. - 1 มิ.ย. 69)

The period during which Thailand is expected to experience heavy rainfall and related hazards.

May 27, 2026(27 พฤษภาคม 2026)

The date on which the Meteorological Department issued its announcement regarding heavy rainfall.

May 29 - June 1, 2026(29 พ.ค. - 1 มิ.ย. 69)

The specific period when the North, Northeast, and Central regions are expected to receive heavy rainfall.

Law

"THA DISASTER ALERT" application(แอปพลิเคชัน "THA DISASTER ALERT")

A mobile application for tracking disaster warnings and alerts in Thailand.

LINE "DDPM Report Incident 1784"(ไลน์ "ปภ.รับแจ้งเหตุ1784")

A LINE account for reporting incidents and requesting assistance from the DDPM.

1784 Safety Hotline(สายด่วนนิรภัย 1784)

A 24-hour hotline for disaster reporting and emergency assistance in Thailand.