Warning: 20-21 September: Heavy rain and strong waves in the Andaman Sea. People in risk areas in 6 provinces should be vigilant. “Heavy to very heavy rain-Flash flooding”

On 20 September 2024, the Southern Meteorological Center stated that during 20-21 September 2024, the strong southwest monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea and the southern region. This will cause more rain in the southern region and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. People should be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff during the said period.

For the waves in the Andaman Sea, they are strong. The sea has waves 2-4 meters high and in areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 4 meters. Sailors are asked to be careful of the dangers while sailing and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the Andaman Sea should refrain from leaving the shore during this period. The public is asked to closely follow the announcements from the Southern Meteorological Center on the West Coast.