Meteorology Dept Warns of Flooding, Erratic Weather Until May 10

Matichon•General•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand braces for heightened thunderstorm activity and potential flash floods as the Meteorological Department issues a warning for erratic weather conditions extending until May 10.

•The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts an increase in thunderstorms across the country, with up to 60% probability in some areas.
•Heavy rainfall and strong gusts are expected, posing risks of flash floods and landslides.
•Residents are advised to take precautions against severe weather, including avoiding dangerous locations and securing property.
•The erratic weather pattern is attributed to a new cold air mass from China and increased moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea.

Overview

•The Meteorological Department issued a warning on May 8, 2024, that will be in effect until May 10, 2026.
•The Meteorological Department warns of increased thunderstorms up to 60% across Thailand.
•The Meteorological Department cautions about strong gusts and heavy rainfall in various regions.
•The public is advised to be aware of potential flash floods and landslides due to heavy and accumulated rainfall.
•Farmers are urged to reinforce fruit trees and prepare for agricultural and livestock damage.
•The weather phenomena are caused by a cold air mass from China covering the Northeast and South China Sea, combined with moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea.
•The Meteorological Department will issue its next announcement on May 8, 2026, at 17:00.
•The warning is issued to help the public prepare for changing weather conditions and potential hazards.

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Key Quotes

Thai Meteorological Department

"The public in the affected areas should be wary of thunderstorms and strong gusts, avoiding open spaces, large trees, structures, and unstable billboards, and also be aware of heavy rainfall and accumulated rain that may cause flash floods and runoff."

ขอให้ประชาชนในบริเวณดังกล่าวระวังอันตรายจากฝนฟ้าคะนอง ลมกระโชกแรง โดยหลีกเลี่ยงการอยู่ในที่โล่งแจ้ง ใต้ต้นไม้ใหญ่ สิ่งปลูกสร้าง และป้ายโฆษณาที่ไม่แข็งแรง รวมทั้งระวังอันตรายจากฝนตกหนัก และฝนที่ตกสะสมซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดน้ำท่วมฉับพลันและน้ำป่าไหลหลาก

Key Entities

Organization

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing meteorological warnings.

Person

Sukanyanee Yavichan(น.ส.สุกันยาณี ยะวิญชาญ)

Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department who issued a weather warning.