The Meteorological Department has warned that Typhoon Noru, which has wreaked havoc in the Philippines and Vietnam, will likely bring heavy rainfall to most parts of the kingdom.
Chomparee Chompurat, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, said the storm, coupled with monsoons in the Andaman Sea, will likely result in heavy rainfall in the Northern, Northeastern and Central regions, as well as Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, from September 28 to October 1.
In the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the department warned of flash floods and waves of up to 2-3 meters. Small vessels have been warned to remain ashore until further notice from the government.
Second Lieutenant Thanasit Iem-arnunthachai, Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department, meanwhile confirmed that all communities in the provinces of Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani had been warned to expect rainfall of more than 100 millimeters and flooding in various districts.
Second Lieutenant Thanasit predicted that Noru would weaken to a depression by September 30 and move through the lower Northern and Central regions as well as over the West, bringing heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
In preparation for Noru, the government has established a “war room” to closely monitor the storm’s impact and provide aid to the public.
In Bangkok, the districts expected to be affected by heavy rainfall between September 28 and October 1 include Nong Chok, Bang Khen, Huai Khwang, Din Daeng, Bueng Kum, Chatuchak, Don Mueang, Lat Phrao, Lak Si, Sai Mai, Khan Na Yao, Wang Thonglang, Khlong Sam Wa and Thawi Watthana.
Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said the newly established unit, led by Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusri, would be gathering information about the storm and assessing its severity.
Noru killed five people in the Philippines when it struck the island of Luzon with winds of up to 240 kilometers per hour and sustained winds of approximately 185 kilometers per hour. It was the strongest typhoon to strike the Philippines in 2018. In Vietnam, the typhoon destroyed homes and buildings, uprooted trees, and severed several major highways.
Those in need of assistance can contact the Department of Water Resource’s Water Crisis Prevention Center at 02-2716000 ext. 6445, website: www.dwr.go.th, Line ID: mekhalawoc, or email: [email protected]. (NNT)
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