Thailand warns of heavy rain in East and South as high tides loom
The DDPM warns of heavy rain in eastern and southern Thailand, high reservoir levels and another period of high tides from October 27-31.
Thailand’s disaster authorities have warned of continued heavy to very heavy rain in parts of the East and South, while coastal areas are being advised to monitor another period of high tides from October 27-31.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said on Thursday (October 22) that it was closely monitoring rainfall, reservoir levels and tidal conditions as part of its daily disaster-management assessment.
The Thai Meteorological Department also forecast continued rain in the eastern and southern regions, with heavy rain in some areas, while thunderstorms and gusty winds were expected in parts of upper Thailand.
Heavy rain continues in East and South
The DDPM said the eastern and southern regions were experiencing continued rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain possible in some areas.
The lower North, lower Northeast and Central region, including Bangkok and surrounding provinces, could see thunderstorms and isolated gusty winds.
Water in the Tha Chin River remained above its banks in some areas of Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom, with low-lying communities outside flood barriers and riverside areas continuing to be affected.
Several reservoirs close to capacity
Large and medium-sized reservoirs nationwide were holding more than 84% of their combined capacity, with about 12.36 billion cubic metres of additional storage remaining.
Srinagarind Dam was reported at 99% of capacity, Vajiralongkorn Dam at 98%, and Naruebodindrachinta and Thap Salao at 97% each.
Nong Pla Lai and Kaeng Krachan dams were reported as holding water above their stated storage capacity, requiring continued monitoring.
High tides expected from October 27-31
The DDPM also warned that another period of high tides is expected between October 27 and 31 and advised relevant areas to monitor water levels closely.
In the short term, Bangkok and surrounding provinces are expected to see light rain during the evening, while parts of the East and the western coast of the South could experience moderate to heavy rain from the afternoon into the evening.
People affected by disasters can contact the DDPM’s 1784 safety hotline around the clock.
