The Center for Climate Change and Disasters has reported that Typhoon Yagi is expected to become a typhoon affecting northern Thailand. Chiang Rai, Nan, and Phayao are at risk of flooding, and we recommend preparing for the situation.
The fallen rain continues to cause flooding in many areas of Thailand. The latest weather forecast for September from the Meteorological Department predicts that Thailand will have heavy rain throughout the month. There will be thunderstorms in 60-80 percent of most areas and heavy rain in many areas.
This will cause flash floods and forest runoff, including overflowing rivers in many areas. In addition, a tropical storm in the South China Sea has a high chance of moving close to or passing through Thailand in the Northeast and East.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Seri Supratid of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Director of the Center for Climate Change and Disasters at Rangsit University says that although Typhoon Yagi will not directly hit Thailand, it may affect the North.
Typhoon Yagi May Cause Repeating Flooding
He stated that Typhoon Yagi must be closely monitored and watched as it moves into the South China Sea and is expected to strengthen around September 5th. It will pass through Hainan Island before moving into northern Vietnam starting September 7th.
It is expected that it will definitely impact Northern Thailand, especially the three main provinces: Chiang Rai, Nan, and Phayao. There is concern that it may cause flooding in the same area again.
In addition, the upper Northeastern region, Nong Khai, and Loei provinces must be careful.”
Dr. Seri said that the forecast results from Australia’s Access model indicated that this is a period of special caution. Because the rain will be heavy to very heavy between 7 and 10 September 2024, even though the storm path can change, people should be prepared to cope with it.
He said the weather in Thailand will have heavy rain and storms from now through September.
When asked by Thai media if there is any region of Thailand that is more at risk of heavy rain or flooding than others, Dr. Seri said that in September, we should worry about the Central region, but now, as I said, the North is a concern because of the influence of Typhoon Yagi.
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