Department of Meteorology publication, Volume 7, Southern Region, heavy to very heavy rain – strong wind waves

Miss Chomphari Chomphurat, Director General of the Meteorological DepartmentPublication of the Meteorological Department Subject: Heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds in the southern region (Effective from 22 – 25 January 2023) No. 7 dated 22 January 2023 at 5:00 am

During January 22-25, 2023, the rather strong northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South. This causes more rain and heavy to very heavy rain in some places in the southern region.

Ask people in the area to be careful of the danger of heavy to very heavy rain. and accumulated rainfall that can cause flash floods and flash floods. Especially the slopes near the river that flows through. and swamp areas too

Some states are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rains. which is as follows

January 22, 2023

South : Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang and Satun

Between 23 and 25 January 2023

South : Surat Thani Province Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

For wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand are quite strong. with waves 2-3 meters high and more than 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. Boats in the area are navigating with caution. and avoid sailing in areas where there are thunderstorms Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand should not leave the shore during that day.

Therefore, people are requested to follow the announcement by the Meteorological Department. and can track the information on the website of the Meteorological Department of Thailand http://www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 for 24 hours.

Published on January 22, 2023 at 5:00 am The Meteorological Department will publish the next announcement on January 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department