Warning out for heavy rain in South on Nov 25-28

Continuous rain is likely with isolated torrential downpours in 12 southern provinces until Nov 28 as the strong north-east monsoon has prevailed over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, according to the 5pm weather forecast of the Thai Meteorological Department on Saturday (Nov 25).

The 12 provinces to be affected are: Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

People are warned to beware of possible flash floods.

With strong winds, waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea during the period are likely to be 2-3 metres high. All vessels should proceed with caution and small boats should stay ashore.

Meanwhile, the strong high pressure is now covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, outbreaks of cool to cold spells with a drop of temperature by 2-3 degree Celcius are forecast over the area.

The westerly winds at a high altitude will cover the upper North and thundershowers are likely in the area for a few days.

Thai PBS

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