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The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that, although rainfall is expected to decrease today and tomorrow, heavy showers will continue in parts of the North and Northeast regions, driven by the monsoon trough and moderate south-westerly winds over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
From Wednesday through Saturday, widespread heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for the lower North, Central, and lower Northeast areas, with the East particularly at risk. The strengthening south-westerly monsoon is likely to trigger flash floods and landslides in provinces such as Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, and Trat.
Tropical Storm Tapah, currently located in the upper South China Sea, is not expected to directly impact Thailand, the department assured.
In Bangkok and surrounding provinces, thunderstorms are expected daily, affecting 60–80% of the area, with some locations experiencing heavy downpours.
Meanwhile, Phichit Province is already facing severe flooding. Rising waters from the Yom and Nan rivers, combined with mountain runoff, have inundated nine districts and affected over 1,500 households. Heavy inflows from neighboring Sukhothai and Phitsanulok have swollen the Yom River, flooding districts such as Sam Ngam, Pho Prathap Chang, Bueng Na Rang, and Pho Thale. In total, 31 tambon and 136 villages are submerged.
Phichit Governor Thaniya Naipinit has declared disaster zones and authorized emergency relief funds. She emphasized that immediate aid is being provided to ensure affected residents receive support swiftly.