Announcement of the Meteorological Department “Heavy to very heavy rains and strong winds in the southern region. (Effective until February 27, 2022)” No. 11 dated February 27, 2022
Low pressure cell in the Strait of Malacca is moving west to cover upper Sumatra. while the strong easterly winds prevailing over the Gulf of Thailand and the South begin to weaken. causing some heavy rain in the south In the provinces of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang and Satun, people in these areas should beware of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain. This can cause flash floods and flash floods.
The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are quite strong. The upper Gulf of Thailand has a wave height of about 2 meters, the lower Gulf of Thailand with a wave height of 2-3 meters, in areas with thunderstorms with a wave height of more than 3 meters and the Andaman Sea with a wave height of 1-2 meters. east coast Beware the dangers of strong winds blowing towards the shore. The sailors should sail with caution. and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas Small boats in the Gulf of Thailand should also stay ashore during this period.
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 27 February B.E. 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
The Meteorological Department will issue the final version of the event.
(Signed) Acting Lt. Lt. Thanasit Eamonanchai
(Thanasit Iamonanchai)
Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department
Acting for the Director-General of the Meteorological Department