BANGKOK, 5 March 2015 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued warnings for people in 40 provinces against a tropical storm which is likely to take place during March 5-10.
According to the DDPM, the high pressure system from China is now moving to cover the northeastern, central and eastern regions of Thailand. As a result, thunder storms with gusty wind are expected to occur during the day.
The impact will be seen in most part of the Northeast and the east coast while only a handful of provinces in the lower portion of the Central Plains will experience adverse weather conditions. Residents have been told to be cautious when leaving their homes.
Provinces likely to be affected include Pathumthani, Nonthaburi, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoensao, Sakaeo, Nakhon Ratchasrima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram, Surin, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Roi-et, Maha Sarakham, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Buengkan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, Kamphang Phet, Pichit, Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Chainat, Lopburi, Ang Thong, Singburi, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
