UPDATE: Heavy rain and flash-flood risk warning continues for Phuket through 13 November
The Thai Meteorological Department’s warning for Phuket and southern Thailand continues through 13 November; The Thaiger reports heavy to very heavy rain forecast across 15 provinces, with flash-flood risks near foothills and lowlands.
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Phuket and other southern provinces through 13 November, with possible flash floods and rapid run-off in low-lying areas and on foothill slopes near waterways.
Issued on Thursday, 12 November, the warning includes Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang and Satun on the Andaman coast. Its forecast period runs from 6pm on 12 November to 6pm on 13 November.
The Thaiger reported on 13 November that heavy to very heavy rain was forecast across 15 provinces.
The department advised people to plan daily activities and travel carefully and to monitor further announcements. Mariners in the Andaman Sea were told to check routes, proceed cautiously and avoid areas experiencing thundershowers.
The department said a moderate northeast monsoon was prevailing over the Gulf of Thailand and the South. Its next announcement was due at 5am on 13 November.
