Announcement of the Meteorological Department “Heavy to very heavy rain in upper Thailand” No. 8 dated May 17, 2022
The high pressure area or cold air mass from China has covered the Northeast of Thailand. It is expected to cover upper Thailand tomorrow (18 May 65) together with the moderate southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This will cause the upper Thailand to have thunderstorms and gusty winds. force And there are some heavy rains in the North, the Central, the East, including Bangkok and its vicinities. People are urged to beware of the dangers of heavy rainfall and cumulative rainfall that can cause flash floods and flash floods. and increase caution when traveling through thunderstorm areas including avoiding being in the open air under the big tree near unhealthy buildings and billboards For farmers should be prepared to prevent and be aware of damage to agricultural products as well.
Provinces that are expected to be affected are as follows
On May 17, 2022
the North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet and Tak
central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Suphan Buri, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi, including Bangkok and its vicinity.
eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat
Therefore, people are asked to follow the announcement from the Meteorological Department. and can follow the information at the Meteorological Department website http://www.tmd.go.th or at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 24 hours a day.
Announced on 17 May B.E. 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
The Meteorological Department will release this announcement as the final version of this event.
(Signed) Chompari Chompurat
(Ms. Chomparee Chompurat)
Director-General of the Meteorological Department