Heavy rains are expected in several areas of Thailand on October 7-9, with up to four meter high waves and storm surges expected along both the east and west coasts of the southern region.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning on the potential development of a low pressure system into a tropical depression over the Southern China Sea today.
The storm is expected to make a landfall in southern Vietnam, before moving through Cambodia and into the Gulf of Thailand.
Heavy to very heavy rainfalls are expected in the lower northeastern region, the eastern region, the central region, and the southern region on October 7-9.
The southern region will also be seeing an increase in precipitation due to the growing rainy season monsoonal winds, bringing waves of 2-4 meters in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, with possible storm surges along the southern region’s east coast, and the eastern region’s shores.
The TMD recommends villagers in affected areas prepare for possible flash floods. Ships and boats should not go to sea during this period of hash weather. Villagers in coastal areas should relocate their belongings to a safe place to avoid water damage. (NNT)
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