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Heavy rain puts North and Northeast Thailand at flash-flood risk
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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its sixth advisory at 5pm on Friday (September 4), warning that heavy to very heavy rain will affect parts of upper Thailand through September 7, with the North and Northeast particularly at risk of flash floods and sudden run-off.
Key facts
- The department expects isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall across upper Thailand during the period as a monsoon trough stretches across the North and upper Northeast, while a moderate southwest monsoon continues over the Andaman Sea,
- In its agricultural weather forecast for September 4-10, the TMD advised farmers nationwide to prepare for heavy to very heavy rain, particularly during September 8-10, when unsettled conditions could increase the risk of flash floods and
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Summary
The department expects isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall across upper Thailand during the period as a monsoon trough stretches across the North and upper Northeast, while a moderate southwest monsoon continues over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.
People in affected areas have been urged to remain alert to heavy rain and accumulated rainfall that could trigger flash flooding and rapid run-off. Particular caution is advised in areas along the Mekong River basin, foothills near waterways and low-lying communities.