Warning: The National Water Resources Office (NWRO) says it will monitor for surges in high tide from May 23–31. Heavy rainfall in many areas will lead to an increase in river levels, which may have implications for major rivers.
Heavy rain is expected in certain areas, with the Meteorological Department reporting widespread rainfall across all regions. The warnings also encompass potential flash floods, forest runoff, and strong winds.
The National Water Resources Office (NWRO) recommends that the high tide spike should be monitored from May 23 to 31; many areas are expected to experience increased river levels during this period, with heavy rain potentially impacting low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, Tha Chin, and Bang Pakong rivers. Hence, The areas not protected by flood defences or temporary barriers in certain provinces, like Samut Songkhram and nearby villages such as Saput Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, and Samodhatama, face flooding risks.
According to May 23 water quality measurements for consumption:
- Chao Phraya River at Samlae Pumping Station: Water for consumption meets standards.
- Tha Chin River at Pak Khlong Jinda Sluice Gate: Water for agriculture meets standards.
- Mae Klong River at Amphawa Station: Water for agriculture meets standards.
- Mae Klong River at Wat Bang Kang Station: Water for agriculture meets standards.
Moreover, the heavy rains in some areas could also trigger flash floods and forest runoff, which must be monitored continuously until May. The following locations are under surveillance:
Northern Region – Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Ching Mai, Lamphun, Lapang, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Pheketsanulok and Phetchabun.Male.
Northeastern Region includes the provinces of Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyophum (Mahathatha Sarakham), Roi Et, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces
The Western Region includes the provinces of Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan.
The Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces in the Eastern Region.
Southern Region comprises the following provinces: Chumphon, Ranong (the most populous), Surat Thani (one of Burma) and Phang Nga (more excellent Maotian time)
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