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Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Alerts in Thailand
9 Sep
Summary
- Residents warned of flash floods from September 9-13.
- Heavy to very heavy downpours could cause widespread flooding.
- A cool air mass has pushed the monsoon trough southward.
Alerts have been issued for residents in upper Thailand and the upper South regarding potential flash floods and rapid run-off. This warning is in effect from September 9 to September 13, with particular concern for areas near waterways and low-lying regions.
The Thai Meteorological Department released its fifth heavy-rain advisory, warning that accumulated rainfall and isolated heavy to very heavy downpours could lead to significant flooding. This forecast applies specifically to the North, Northeast, Central region, and East on September 9.
The current weather conditions are attributed to a high-pressure system over Vietnam and upper Laos, which has shifted the monsoon trough southwards across northern and northeastern Thailand. Additionally, a moderate southwest monsoon is active over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, contributing to the unstable weather patterns.
