Tropical storm "Koinu" in the Pacific Ocean has strengthened into a typhoon. It is expected to move to the southern part of Taiwan around October 5th. The storm is expected to weaken and therefore not affect Thailand. The rain that has been falling continuously during this period Influenced by the monsoon trough that passes through. Entering the low pressure area in South China. We emphasize that Bangkok and surrounding areas, which are fragile areas, must watch for heavy rain during the next 1-3 days.

Mr. Somkuan Tonchan, Director of the Central Weather Forecasting Division Weather Forecast Division The Meteorological Department said that Tropical Storm "KOINU" has intensified into a typhoon. The wind speed near the center is 118 kilometers per hour or more. It is likely to move northwest towards the north towards Taiwan. It is expected that it will reach the southern area of Taiwan around October 5th. After that, it will move along the coast of China towards Hong Kong Island. It is expected. that it will gradually weaken due to a cold air mass spreading to cover southern China. Therefore, it is expected that This storm will have no impact on Thailand. But the rain that has been falling continuously during this period It arises from the monsoon trough and low pressure area that covers the South China Sea.

Therefore, people are asked not to be worried about the storm. But the Meteorological Department will closely monitor the movement of the storm.

From 2-5 Oct., the monsoon trough has moved down to lie across the lower northeastern, central, eastern, and upper southern regions. Entering the low pressure area in South China. Near the coast of Vietnam Therefore there is still rain along the monsoon trough. In addition, the southwest monsoon still prevails with moderate strength.

For the rain that has fallen during this period It was light to moderate rain and heavy rain in some places. Near the monsoon trough and near the low pressure area. But still need to be careful of accumulated rain. Bangkok and surrounding areas, which are fragile areas, must watch out for heavy rain during these 1-3 days.

The wind waves are weak to moderate, especially in the Andaman Sea. Waves are 1-2 meters high.

During 6 -11 Oct., the monsoon trough will move up and lie across the northern region. Northeastern region, upper central region causing upper Thailand to have some increased rain. This period is the transition period of the seasons. The weather is highly variable. In the northern region, the upper northeastern region begins to have a cold air mass spread down to cover it. Therefore, people are asked to be careful of their health due to the unstable weather conditions.

Source: Thai News Agency