ONWR warns of high sea levels 23-31 May.

Bangkok,, ONWR warns to watch for high sea levels 23-31 May 2024, along with heavy rain in many areas. The water level in the river will rise further. May affect major rivers. While the Meteorological Department Indicates scattered rain in every region. It fell heavily to very heavy in some areas. Warning to watch out for flash floods and flash floods. including strong winds The National Water Resources Office (ONWR) warns to watch for rising seas during 23-31 May 2024, along with heavy rain in many areas during this period. This will cause the water level in the river to increase. and may affect low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River Mae Klong River, Tha Chin River and Bang Pakong River There is a risk of flooding in communities outside the dikes and temporary dams in areas without permanent water protection lines (fault lines) in the areas of Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, and Bangkok. and Samut Prakan For the results of water quality measurement today (May 23), water for c onsumption. Chao Phraya River at Samlae Pumping Station Water for consumption within standard criteria Tha Chin River at the Chinda Pak Khlong Floodgate Station water for agriculture within standard criteria Mae Klong River at Amphawa Station, water for agriculture within standard criteria Mae Klong River at Bang Khang Temple Station water for agriculture within standard criteria In addition, heavy rain falling in some areas during this period may cause flash floods and flooding, so constant monitoring is required until May 26, with the following monitoring areas. - Northern region includes Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. - Northeastern region includes Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. - Western region includes Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces. - Eastern region includes Chonburi, Rayong, C hanthaburi and Trat provinces. - Southern region includes Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat. Mr. Somkuan Tonchan, Director of the Weather Inspection and Surveillance Division, said that the results of tracking satellite images This morning (23 May) it was found that rain clouds covered the lower northeastern region. The western central region, the eastern region, and in the Gulf of Thailand. From 23-25 ??May, the southwest monsoon (rain wind) continues to blow over Thailand and there are southern winds blowing at times. Causing all regions to have more scattered rain and thunderstorms. Most of the rain occurs in the afternoon to evening. You still have to be careful of heavy to very heavy rain. As for the southern region, there will still be continuous rain on both sides, especially the southern Andaman coast. You must be careful of heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds. Meteorological Department A stro ng low pressure area is being developed in the Andaman Sea. This will cause the southwest wind to become stronger. Flash floods and flash floods may occur. Including being careful of strong winds. Especially on the Andaman side Must follow announcements from the Meteorological Department and watch closely. Source: Thai News Agency