Vietnam on High Alert: Tropical Storm ‘Sulik’ Intensifies, Landfall Expected Tonight
Meteorological Department Announces Urgent: Tropical Depression Strengthening into Tropical Storm “Sulik” to Make Landfall in Vietnam Tonight
September 19, 2024 – 13:00
The Meteorological Department has issued an announcement regarding the storm ”Sulik” No. 9, stating that at 7:00 today (September 19, 2024), a depression along the coast of upper Vietnam strengthened into tropical storm “Sulik”.
As of 10:00, the center of the storm was located approximately 90 kilometers northeast of Quang Tri City, Vietnam, with a maximum wind speed near the center of about 65 kilometers per hour.
The storm is moving west at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour and is expected to make landfall in central Vietnam tonight (September 19, 2024). It will then weaken accordingly.
This storm is expected to cause heavy to very heavy rains and strong winds in the northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and southern regions of Thailand, including Bangkok and surrounding areas.
People in the affected areas are advised to be alert to the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which could cause flash flooding and landslides, especially in areas on mountain slopes, near watercourses, and in marshy areas.
Provinces Expected to be Affected by Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall
September 19, 2024
- Northeast Region: Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani
- Eastern Region: Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces
- Southern Region: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun
September 20, 2024
- Northern Region: Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces
- 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, and Ubon Ratchathani
- Central Region: Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Saraburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphanburi provinces, including Bangkok and surrounding areas
- Eastern Region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces
- Southern Region: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun
September 21, 2024
- Northern Region: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
- Northeast Region: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces
- Central Region: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi provinces, including Bangkok and surrounding areas
- Eastern Region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces
- Southern Region: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi
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, and 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, and 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, including Bangkok and surrounding areas
- Eastern Region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces
- Southern Region: Ranong and Phang Nga provinces
Additionally, the strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand will cause strong winds and high waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Boaters are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in areas prone to thunderstorms.