Rayong roads flooded following heavy rains
Heavy overnight rain floods Rayong’s Sukhumvit Road and nearby areas, prompting flash flood warnings and slow-driving advisories for motorists.
Overnight downpours in the eastern province of Rayong caused parts of Sukhumvit Road and several other areas to be submerged on Tuesday morning.
According to the local Facebook page Zoom Rayong, the section of Sukhumvit Road at the Huay Pong Intersection was severely flooded, rendering it impassable for small vehicles. The page also reported that floodwaters had entered homes along the road and urged motorists to drive slowly to reduce the impact on local residents.
The heavy rainfall in Rayong and surrounding eastern provinces had been forecast by the Meteorological Department.
In its 6 a.m. update on Tuesday, the department predicted that 80% of Rayong and neighbouring provinces would experience heavy rainfall.
Affected provinces include Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
The department also issued a specific warning for Rayong, highlighting the risk of flash flooding in the area.
