PUBLISHED: 7 Does 2025 at 06: 05
NEWSPAPER SECTION: News
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for rainstorms in Bangkok over the weekend and for the entire region between Friday and Monday.
The department stated that a low-pressure hill covering the top part of the country, influenced by southern and southwestern winds, is responsible for thunderstorms in the north and northeastern regions in its seven-day projection. As a high-pressure before from China moves towards Vietnam and the South China Sea, heavy rains, heavy rain, and thunder are even forecast for some places between May 9 and May 12. Low-lying places may encounter flash floods and discharge, while individuals are advised to avoid exposed places and unstable structures.
The office stated that Bangkok’s rainfall is expected to last the entire year.
Rainfall is expected to reduce between Wednesday and Friday in the southern region, but it will improve between Saturday and Monday, with some areas experiencing heavy rains.
As a result of the accumulation of rain, flash floods and discharge may occur, so anglers are advised to avoid traveling during this time because the waves could be more than two meters high.
A water management plan was created, according to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat, based on the analysis of precipitation forecasts from pools and big river in the nation and the analysis of data from pools and main river.
She claimed that the Royal Irrigation Department is fully equipped to assess and manage storm risks.