Thai weather service: warning of consequences Typhoon Chaba
The weather in some parts of Thailand will be under the influence of Typhoon Chaba in China's turn in the coming days. A weather alert has also been issued for today by the Thai KNMI. Due to heavy rainfall, the chance increases flooding and flooding toe.
You can track yourself, the weather and the location of the typhoon on the website of the Thai Weather Institute www.tmd.go.th/en/storm_tracking.php?id=84
Yesterday there is one weather warning issued for the south of Thailand, including Krabi and Phuket.
Below is today's warning:
“Heavy Rain in southern Thailand and Strong Wind-Wave”
Time Issued: October 28, 2010
During October 28-30, The ridge of intense high pressure from China has covered upper Thailand causing the strong northeast monsoon prevail over Thailand while the monsoon trough over the Andaman Sea, the middle South and Gulf's Thailand. More rain and heavy falls in many areas are likely in the areas. People in the risky areas near waterways and in lowlands should beware of flash flood and flood.
The disaster areas include Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong and Phang-nga.
The strong wind-wave in the Gulf of Thailand strengths, all ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during this period. Cooler weather and 1-3 oC drops and windy are expected over northern, northeastern, central and eastern Thailand during the period.
These severe weather conditions will be issued and notified periodically.
The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 28 October 2010. Issued at 04.00 pm
Weather Forecast Bureau, Meteorological Department and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
Doesn't that stop there yet? How much water can they still have?
If you look at the weather maps, it's not too bad. Especially in the tourist areas and Bangkok it looks good for today.