Thailand, Bangkok (BBN) - Outbreaks of heavy to very heavy rain are forecast for 13 provinces from now until Jan 10 as the active low pressure over the Andaman Sea and the South and the west coast is moving north slowly into the Gulf of Martaban and Myanmar, according to the Meteorological Department on Sunday.
The 13 provinces are Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan in the lower Central region, and Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun in the South, reports Bangkok Post.
People should be aware of the severe weather conditions and possible flash floods from now until Jan 10, and closely follow the weather forecast update.
The strong northeast monsoon still prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, forcing waves up to 2-3 metres high in the Gulf and Andaman Sea.
People should beware of inshore surge.
All vessels should proceed with caution, and small boats keep ashore for the next few days.
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