Thailand's Disaster Agency Warns 54 Provinces and Bangkok of Heavy Rain and Flood Risks from Oct 24-28

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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning to 54 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok, to monitor for heavy rainfall expected between October 24 and 28, 2026. The agency anticipates risks of flash floods, flash floods in mountainous areas, landslides, waterlogging, and strong winds during this period. Meteorological Department Announcement No. 1 (273/2569), issued on October 23, 2026, at 17:00, forecasts continuous rain with heavy rainfall in parts of the South from October 24-28, and unstable weather conditions in the upper regions of Thailand from October 25-27. The central high-pressure system or cold air mass from the People's Republic of China is expected to cover northern Thailand and the South China Sea, while a monsoon trough crossing the south will strengthen. Wave heights exceeding 2 meters are predicted in areas with thunderstorms in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Specific provinces at risk include 11 in the North (Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani), 11 in the Northeast (Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udonthani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram), 20 in the Central region (Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phetchaburi, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan), and 12 in the South (Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun). The DDPM has coordinated with local disaster centers to prepare machinery and personnel for 24-hour assistance. Natural attractions like caves and waterfalls may be closed if risks arise. Citizens are advised to monitor weather updates, secure their homes, avoid open areas or large trees, and protect agricultural produce. Those affected can report incidents via the DDPM Line ID @1784DDPM or call emergency line 1784.