Tropical⁤ Storm Sulik⁢ Approaches Thailand: Meteorological‍ Department Issues Warning

September 19, 2024 – 17:00

The Meteorological Department has issued ⁣an announcement ⁤regarding ⁣tropical storm “Sulik”, which made landfall in Quang Tri City, Vietnam at 16:00 today (September 19,⁣ 2024). The ⁣storm’s center is approximately 250 kilometers east of Nakhon Phanom Province, with a maximum wind ⁣speed near the center of about 65 kilometers per hour.

The storm⁣ is moving westward at a speed of about 20 kilometers per hour and is expected to weaken into a depression and a strong low-pressure area. The monsoon depression is‌ quite‍ strong⁤ in the northern, central, and northeastern regions.

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Various Regions

From September 19 to 23, ‍2024, the following regions can expect heavy to very heavy‌ rainfall‍ with strong winds:

Northeast ​Region:

• Bueng Kan
• Sakon Nakhon
• Nakhon Phanom
• Kalasin
• Mukdahan
• Roi Et
• Yasothon
• Amnat⁤ Charoen
• Surin
• Sisaket
• Ubon Ratchathani

Eastern Region:

• Chanthaburi
• Trat

Southern Region:

• Prachuap Khiri Khan
• Chumphon
• Surat Thani
• Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Phatthalung
• Songkhla
• Ranong
• Phang Nga
• Phuket
• Krabi
• Trang
• Satun

Regions Affected on September ⁣20,‍ 2024

Northern Region:

• Lampang
• Phayao
• Nan
• Phrae
• Uttaradit
• Sukhothai
• Phitsanulok
• Phichit
• Phetchabun

Northeast Region:

• Loei
• Nong Khai
• Bueng ⁢Kan
• Nong Bua⁤ Lamphu
• Udon Thani
• Sakon‌ Nakhon
• Nakhon Phanom
• Chaiyaphum
• Khon⁢ Kaen
• Kalasin
• Mukdahan
• Maha Sarakham
• Roi Et
• Yasothon
• Amnat Charoen
• Nakhon ⁤Ratchasima
• Buriram
• Surin
• Sisaket
• Ubon Ratchathani

Central Region:

• Nakhon Sawan
• Lopburi
• Saraburi
• Singburi
• Ang Thong
• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
• Suphanburi
• Bangkok and surrounding areas

Eastern‌ Region:

• Nakhon Nayok
• Prachinburi
• Sa Kaeo
• Chachoengsao
• Chanthaburi
• Trat

Southern Region:

• Prachuap Khiri Khan
• Chumphon
• Surat Thani
• Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Phatthalung
• Songkhla
• Ranong
• Phang‌ Nga
• Phuket
• Krabi
• Trang
• Satun

Regions Affected on⁣ September 21, ⁤2024

Northern Region:

• Mae‌ Hong Son
• Chiang Mai
• Chiang Rai
• Lamphun
• Lampang
• Phayao
• Nan
• Phrae
• Uttaradit
• Tak
• Sukhothai
• Kamphaeng ⁣Phet
• Phichit
• Phitsanulok
• Phetchabun

Northeast Region:

• Loei
• Nong Khai
• Bueng‍ Kan
• Nong Bua Lamphu
• Udon Thani
• Sakon​ Nakhon
• Nakhon​ Phanom
• Chaiyaphum
• Khon Kaen
• Maha Sarakham
• Nakhon Ratchasima

Central Region:

• Nakhon ‍Sawan
• Uthai Thani
• Chainat
• Lopburi
• Saraburi
• Kanchanaburi
• Ratchaburi
• Bangkok and‍ surrounding ‌areas

Eastern Region:

• Nakhon Nayok
• Prachinburi
• Sa⁢ Kaeo
• Chachoengsao
• Chonburi
• Rayong
• Chanthaburi
• Trat

Southern Region:

• Phetchaburi
• Prachuap Khiri⁤ Khan
• Chumphon
• Surat ⁤Thani
• Ranong
• Phang Nga
• Phuket
• Krabi

Regions Affected on September ‌22-23, 2024

Northern ⁣Region:

• Mae Hong​ Son
• Chiang Mai
• Chiang Rai
• Lamphun
• Lampang
• Phayao
• Nan
• Phrae
• Uttaradit
• Tak
• Sukhothai
• Kamphaeng Phet
• Phichit
• Phitsanulok
• Phetchabun

Northeast Region:

• Loei
• Nong Khai
• Bueng Kan
• Nong Bua Lamphu
• Udon Thani
• Sakon Nakhon
• Nakhon Phanom
• Chaiyaphum
• Khon Kaen
• Kalasin
• Mukdahan
• Maha Sarakham
• Roi ‌Et
• Yasothon
• Amnat Charoen
• Nakhon Ratchasima
• Buriram
• Surin
• Sisaket
• Ubon Ratchathani

Central Region:

• Nakhon Sawan
• Uthai Thani
• Chainat
• Sing Buri
• Ang Thong
• Lop Buri
• Saraburi
• Suphan ⁢Buri
• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
• Kanchanaburi
• Ratchaburi
• Nakhon Pathom
• Samut Sakhon
• Samut Songkhram
• Bangkok​ and surrounding areas

Eastern Region:

• Nakhon Nayok
• Prachinburi
• Sa Kaeo
• Chachoengsao
• Chonburi
• Rayong
• Chanthaburi
• Trat

Southern​ Region:

• Ranong
• Phang Nga

Strong ⁤Southwest Monsoon Expected

From September 19 to ⁤22, 2024, a strong southwest monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand. This will cause heavy to very heavy⁤ rainfall in some areas, with​ strong winds and high waves.

Boaters ⁤are advised to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in⁣ thunderstorm areas. Ships in the Andaman ​Sea and the Gulf of Thailand should also refrain from landing during this period.

Stay Informed

People are advised to ‌follow the announcements of the ​Meteorological Department. You can follow the ⁤information ​on⁣ the Meteorological Department website or at 0-2399-4012-13 ⁢and 1182 24 hours a day.