Bangkok: The Meteorological Department of Thailand has issued a warning of unstable weather conditions expected on October 20-21, 2024. The country will face heavy rainfall in numerous regions, with some areas experiencing very heavy rain paired with strong gusts of wind. According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department's announcement, numbered 7, outlines that a high-pressure area or cold air mass descending from China will influence the upper North, Northeast, and South China Sea. This atmospheric shift will draw moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand towards the lower North, Central, and East regions. Additionally, a monsoon trough is projected to pass through the upper South, triggering heavy rain in various parts of Thailand and potentially very heavy rainfall and strong winds in the initial stages. Residents are advised to exercise caution due to the threat of thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy to very heavy rain, which could lead to flash floods and forest runoff, especially in hilly areas near waterways and low-lying regions. The public is urged to avoid open spaces, large trees, and unstable structures, while also taking health precautions against changing weather conditions. The provinces expected to be impacted on October 20, 2024, include: - Northern region: Tak and Kamphaeng Phet - Northeastern region: Nakhon Ratchasima and Buriram - Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Bangkok and its vicinity - Eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat - Southern region: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, and Phang Nga On October 21, 2024, the affected areas are expected to be: - Central region: Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Samut Songkhram - Eastern region: Chonburi and Rayong - Southern region: Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan Mariners in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are cautioned about moderate sea conditions, with wave heights reaching 1-2 meters, and surpassing 2 meters in thunderstorm-affected areas. It is advised to avoid navigation in regions experiencing thunderstorms. The public is encouraged to stay informed through announcements from the Meteorological Department, accessible via their website at http://www.tmd.go.th or by contacting 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours a day.
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