Warning
"Heavy Rain and Flash Flood"
No. 7 Time Issued : September 16, 2010
The nearly active monsoon trough across northern, upper central and northeastern Thailand brings torrential rain with isolated heavy to very heavy falls much of upper part of the country. People in risky areas are warned of possible flash flood during this period. The areas include Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Nong Khai, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani,
Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom Kalasin, Si Saket and Ubon Ratchathani. People along hill slope and waterways of the North, Northeast and Central are warning of overflow embankment during the period.
Beside, the tropical Depression over southeast of Taiwan Island was upgraded to tropical storm “FANAPI” and trend to move near Taiwan Island and lower China. Travelers will to go the area, are advised to check weather forecast before their departure.
Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874