Typhoon Bawei Warning: Heavy Rain and Flash Floods for Eastern & Andaman

Khaosod•Economy•16d ago

Reader Briefing

Typhoon Bawei is expected to intensify southwestern monsoons over Thailand, bringing heavy rains and flash floods to eastern and Andaman regions from July 10-15.

•Typhoon Bawei, while not directly hitting Thailand, will strengthen the southwest monsoon.
•Heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulations are forecast for the West, Central, and Eastern regions, particularly on July 10-15.
•Five provinces (Ranong, Phang Nga, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Kanchanaburi) are at high risk of flash floods and landslides.

Overview

•Typhoon Bawei is forecast to intensify the southwest monsoon over Thailand.
•Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for the West, Central, and Eastern regions from July 10-15.
•Five provinces, including Ranong and Phang Nga, are warned of flash floods and landslides.
•The strengthening southwest monsoon, influenced by Typhoon Bawei, will cause increased rainfall.
•Farmers in the affected areas should prepare their fields to prevent potential damage.
•The Director-General of the Agricultural Extension Department advises farmers to assess risks and prepare for impacts.
•Special attention is given to July 11-12 when the southwest monsoon will be strongest.
•Overall rainfall across Thailand is expected to average 60-70% in the middle of July, increasing to 85% in August, potentially damaging agricultural produce.

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Key Quotes

กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา (Meteorological Department)

"Warn Eastern, Central, and Andaman regions to monitor between July 10-15."

เตือนตะวันภาคออก ภาคกลาง อันดามัน เฝ้าระวังระหว่างวันที่ 10-15 ก.ค.

Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts and warnings in Thailand.

Department of Agricultural Extension(กรมส่งเสริมการเกษตร)ℹ️

The organization providing guidance to farmers on preparing for agricultural impacts from Typhoon Bawei.

Place

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

A sea to the west of Thailand that will experience strong waves and heavy rain.

Upper Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทยตอนบน)

The northern part of the Gulf of Thailand that will experience strong waves.

Western Andaman Coast(ภาคใต้ฝั่งตะวันตก)

The western coastal region of Southern Thailand that will receive heavy rain.

Central Region(ภาคกลาง)

A region in Thailand that will experience heavy rain.

Eastern Region(ภาคตะวันออก)

A region in Thailand that will experience heavy rain and is at risk of flash floods.

Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️