Abundant rainfall forecast for most parts of Thailand from today until Monday

13 Sept 17:24 Key points summarised by AI

Tropical storm 'WIPHA' is forecast to bring abundant rainfall, with heavy to very heavy downpours, across most of Thailand from today until Monday.
The storm will make landfall over Hanoi today, then weaken into a tropical depression and low-pressure cell over Laos and northern Thailand over the next two days.
Isolated heavy to very heavy rain is expected across various regions, including the North, Northeast, Central, East, and South, impacting specific provinces over the weekend.
Authorities advise residents to prepare for severe weather conditions, including potential flash floods and landslides, and to stay tuned for weather updates.
Rough seas with waves up to 4 meters in the Andaman Sea and 3 meters in the Gulf are anticipated until Tuesday, with all vessels urged to proceed with caution or remain ashore.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.