Thai Meteorological Department Issues Flash Flood Warnings for Multiple Regions Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
Nation Thailand - Society
Key summary
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning on October 16, 2026, regarding isolated heavy rain and flash-flood risks across the lower North, Central region, East, and South of Thailand. Thundershowers are expected to cover over 60% of Bangkok, the Central region, the East, and both coasts of the South, while coverage is lower in the North at 40% and the Northeast at 20%. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to gusty winds, accumulated rainfall, and potential rapid runoff, particularly on low-lying land and near waterways. The wet weather is attributed to a weak high-pressure system bringing moisture from the South China Sea.
Thundershower Coverage by Region
| North | 40 % |
|---|---|
| Northeast | 20 % |
| Central region | 60 % |
| East | 60 % |
| South, east coast | 60 % |
| South, west coast | 60 % |
| Bangkok and surrounding areas | 60 % |
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