BANGKOK, 6th September 2018 (NNT) – The Temporary Crisis Center expects heavy rains will continue across all regions of the country until September 10 and is paying particular attention to rising waters in the Nan and Mekong rivers.
Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources and Director of the Temporary Crisis Center Samroeng Saengphuwong, advised residents that heavy rain is still expected throughout the north, northeast, east, central and south until September 10 with 38 provinces likely to experience harsh storms.
Rivers in the north, northeast and east have all risen considerably after storms took place in almost every area of the nation at the start of the week. Tributaries of the Mekong and Prachinburi rivers have all been swollen due to the downpours with the Mekong River particularly likely to rise considerably over coming days. Nakhon Phanom and Mukdaharn have been told to anticipate overflows while Bueng Kan and Kongjiam district of Ubon Ratchathani have been put on close alert.
National News Bureau Of Thailand | Heavy rainfall expected nationwide until September 10