Potential Floods In Thailand’s Eastern Provinces
Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat are warned of flash flood and forest flood
The Meteorological Department of Thailand has warned many areas in eastern Thailand of heavy rainfall during this period. The department has asked people in the risky areas of Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat of potential natural disasters, namely, flash flood and forest flood in the following couple of days.
Meanwhile, high waves of about two meters are expected along the coastal areas from Chumphon to Samut Prakan provinces, and seafarers need to be more careful when sailing.
Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 28 August 2007
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Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain nationwide
The Meteorological Department reported today (August 29th) at 04:00 hours that an active low pressure trough lies across lower northern, central and northeastern Thailand and the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is moderate. Abundant rain and heavy rain are likely over the country in this period.
People in the provinces of Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phetchabun should beware of flooding conditions during this period.
Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely see almost widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain. The minimum temperature will be 25 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.
Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 August 2007