Thailand expects heavy rainfall, flash floods as tropical storm approaches
27 Sep 2022 10:27am
BMA is taking precautionary measures including draining water out of canals. - 123RF Photo
Thailand Meteorological Department said the typhoon with sustained winds of about 150 km per hour is expected to weaken into a tropical storm and hit many parts of the kingdom after it moves into the middle of Thai northeast on Wednesday.
The department said the tropical storm and strengthening southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf will bring heavy rainfall in North, the Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East and the South from Wednesday to October 1.
It said all those regions will also have gusty winds in some places.
"People should beware of the severe conditions that may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along the waterways near foothills and lowlands. Residents along the seashore should beware of inshore surges,” it said in a statement.
The Meteorological Department advised all ships keep ashore starting today till Saturday (Oct 1).
"Strong wind forces the waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf 2 to 3 meters high and more than 3 meters high in thundershowers. The waves in the lower Gulf are about 2 meters high and in thundershowers more than 2 meters high,” it said.
Meanwhile, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is taking precautionary measures including draining water out of canals as well as procuring 2.5 million sandbags to reinforce flood walls to brace for possible flood.
Media reported that five rescue workers in the Philippines were killed after typhoon Noru slammed into the north of the country, causing floods and left millions without electricity. - BERNAMA
