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The Meteorological Department is warning of heavy rain in most regions of the country due to tropical storm Talim.
The department expects heavy rainfall in the eastern upper region, eastern region, and western coast of the southern region, due to a strong monsoon trough from July 16th to 20th. Flash floods and runoff are possible in low-lying and steep areas.
Another southwestern monsoon is expected to bring high waves in the upper part of the Andaman Sea and the upper and lower Gulf of Thailand. Boat operators are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the tropical storm Talim is currently intensifying in the southern part of the South China Sea and is moving slightly northwestward. It is expected to pass near Hainan Island and cause rainfall on the upper part of Vietnam on July 18th to 19th.
Provinces to be affected are:
July 16th
- North: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.
- Northeast: Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan , Yasothon, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani.
- Central: Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi.
- East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
- South: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket and Krabi.
July 17th-18th
- North: Mae Hong Son, Tak and Kamphaeng Phet.
- Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani.
- East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
- South: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun in the South.
July 18th-19th
- North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.
- Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
- Central: Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom, and Bangkok and its vicinity.
- East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
- South: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
