Thailand is bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Trami, which is bringing heavy rain and waves of up to 2 meters to parts of the country. Coastal areas along the Andaman Sea in particular are expected to face flooding and waterlogging. The storm is expected to intensify from October 26, bringing heavy rainfall and rough seas.
This weekend (7-8 September), northern and northeastern Thailand will be hit by heavy rains as Tropical Storm Yagi strengthens into a typhoon. The storm, combined with a strong monsoon, is expected to cause dangerous weather conditions and flooding. Thai authorities are urging residents to take precautions and be vigilant.
Discover Thailand (20): The climate
Thailand is a country with a tropical climate, where the average temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius all year round. There are two main seasons in Thailand: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season runs from June to October, during which there is often heavy rainfall and flooding can occur. The dry season is from November to May, during which the humidity is still high.
14 provinces in Thailand will have to deal with storms, rain and possibly flooding
Thailand's Meteorological Department has advised 14 provinces in the northeast and east to prepare for heavy rains and possible flooding when Tropical Storm Conson makes its way into Vietnam
More rain in Thailand due to approaching tropical storm Conson
The Meteorological Department (KNMI of Thailand) is closely monitoring the development of tropical storm Conson, which is expected to enter the South China Sea this week. A trough and the impact of yet another emerging storm are expected to bring more rain to Thailand's upper eastern regions from tomorrow.
Tropical storm Goni will cause problems in northern Thailand
Typhoon Goni, which ravaged the Philippines with rain and flooding, is also expected to cause problems in northern Thailand.
Fear in Nakhon Ratchasima of approaching typhoon Molave
Nakhon Ratchasima province, already badly hit by flooding, is preparing for Typhoon Molave, which is expected to reach mainland Vietnam today.
New tropical storm on the way: Nangka
Thailand has recently been introduced to tropical storm Linfa, but a new storm called Nangka is on the way.
Tropical Storm Noul will cause heavy rain and flooding
From September 18 to 20, large parts of Thailand will experience heavy to very heavy rain, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Tropical Storm Higos will cause heavy rain in Thailand
The Meteorological Department on Tuesday warned of a Category 3 tropical storm. The storm named Higos will be active over China between Tuesday and Wednesday but will also affect the weather in Thailand.
The popular viewpoint in Ban Jabo (Mae Hong Son), an ethnic Lahu village, has been closed after a landslide. Tropical Storm Sinlaku has been causing heavy rain in the area for several days.
Pattaya: Small boats, speed boats and jet skis are not allowed to sail due to tropical storm
The maritime authorities in Pattaya have raised the red flag for all small boats, including speedboats and jet skis. It is better for the vessels to stay ashore now that tropical storm Wipha is causing rough seas in the Gulf and Andaman Sea.
Thailand has been suffering from an extreme drought for weeks, especially in the Northeast and in the Central part it is dramatic. Fortunately, rain is on the way.
Red Cross: Holidaymakers not well prepared for emergencies
A large part of the Dutch do not know what to do when they are confronted with natural disasters during a holiday. This is according to research by the Red Cross.
Storm Pabuk: 6 dead and relief efforts are underway
The death toll from tropical storm Pabuk has now risen to six. The relief efforts are starting to get going with the distribution of survival kits, food and other aid. Today, Prime Minister Prayut will visit the worst affected district of Phak Panang.
Tropical Storm Pabuk made landfall in southern Nakhon Si Thammarat province yesterday afternoon. Some coastal villages in the Pak Phanang district were the victims. The storm then swept over parts of Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla.
At 5:11.00 a.m. Thai time on January 15, the depression “PABUK” was located about 55 km west of Takua Pa (Phangnga). Wind speeds of 10 km/h have been measured and the storm is moving in a west-northwest direction at a speed of XNUMX km/h.
Thailand is preparing for Pabuk, the strongest tropical storm in 30 years. Waves of five to seven meters high, wind gusts of more than 100 kilometers per hour, heavy rain and tidal waves that can cause flooding are expected. Tens of thousands of tourists have already fled the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in recent days.
Due to tropical storm Pabuk, which is expected to rage across southern Thailand today and tomorrow, the ferry service from Pattaya to Hua Hin has been temporarily suspended.
Tropical Storm Harriet of 1962
The many news reports about the upcoming tropical storm Pabuk, which can cause a lot of nuisance and damage, occasionally recall Thailand's deadliest tropical storm Harriet, which swept across southern Thailand in 1962.
The population of eleven southern provinces must prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Pabuk, which will lash south-western Thailand with extremely heavy rain and dangerously strong gusts of wind from today to Saturday.
Two tropical storms heading for Thailand: Heavy rain coming!
For the next six days, Thailand will experience heavy rain showers due to the influence of two tropical storms approaching the Chinese coast.