Thailand warned of four days of heavy rain from October 4
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds across Thailand from October 4 to 7. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flash floods and dangerous sea conditions.
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Timely weather warnings are critical for public safety and disaster mitigation in regions prone to seasonal flooding.
BANGKOK; The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain, thundershowers and gusty winds across parts of Thailand from October 4 to 7.
The severe weather will begin in the North and Northeast before moving to the Central region, including Bangkok, on October 5-6, and the South.
Accumulated rainfall could trigger flash floods and forest run-off, particularly in low-lying areas and around foothills.
The warning also includes strengthened winds and waves exceeding 2 metres in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, advising mariners to navigate with caution.
The warning was issued at 5am on October 3 by Nattawut Dandee, deputy director-general acting as director-general.
Unsettled weather is expected to begin in the upper and eastern parts of the North and the Northeast before shifting towards other regions.
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