Thailand: Flood warnings for 30 provinces through August 6 /update 3

Event

Widespread heavy rain is forecast from Friday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6, and warnings for floods and mudslides have been issued for 30 provinces across Thailand. Conditions are expected to be severe in the ten northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai, and Uttaradit. In the northeast, the warning is in effect for 12 provinces, including Bung Kan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Khai, Roi Et, Sakon Nakhon, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Yasothon; in the east, for the four provinces of Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Rayong, and Trat; and in the west, for the four provinces of Krabi, Phangnga, Phuket, and Ranong.

As of August 2, heavy flooding continues to disrupt life in ten provinces in northeastern and central Thailand. Over 4600 villages are affected in Amnat Charoen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et, Sakon Nakhon, Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, and Ayutthaya provinces. The flooding has left at least 23 people dead since early July. Over 1.2 million people total have been affected across 44 provinces.

Context

Thailand's monsoon (rainy) season spans from April to October, during which time flooding is relatively common.

Advice

Individuals in Thailand are advised to monitor weather forecasts and to adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities (e.g., potential evacuation orders). Remember that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) of running water is enough to knock over an adult.