Bangkok: Heavy rainfall in Thung Saliam District, Sukhothai Province, has prompted the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to issue a warning for residents to be vigilant against potential flash floods. The warning specifically targets the Thung Saliam and Thai Chana Suek subdistricts, urging residents to relocate their belongings to higher ground as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, Bangkok also experienced significant rainfall, leading to flooding in several districts, with Lak Si District recording the highest rainfall at 109.5 mm.
According to Thai News Agency, the DDPM and Sukhothai Provincial Administration have been closely monitoring the rainfall situation in Sukhothai Province. The authorities have observed continued heavy rain in Thung Saliam District, urging residents to stay alert for flash floods, forest runoff, and riverbank overflows, particularly in areas near streams, canals, rivers, low-lying regions, and hillsides. Residents are advised to move their belongings to safer locations and offer assistance to vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and bedridden patients. It is crucial for locals to stay informed through updates from local government officials.
Images from Wat Bot Muang Bang Khlang in Muang Bang Khlang Subdistrict, Sawankhalok District, revealed flooding within the temple due to inadequate drainage following heavy rain. In response to rising water levels around Chaimongkol Pittaya School, the institution has shifted to alternative teaching methods, including On Air, On hand, Online, and On demand, from November 3rd to 5th. The school will evaluate the situation daily and adjust class schedules accordingly, advising students and parents to monitor the school’s announcements.
In Bangkok, widespread rainfall caused flooding across numerous districts, with Lak Si District experiencing the heaviest rainfall at 117.0 mm. The rain persisted throughout the night, blanketing the entire city without respite. The Meteorological Department issued a final announcement, issue 13 (320/2025), forecasting continued cloudy and rainy conditions in upper Thailand from November 2-3, 2025. The weak cold air mass and a low-pressure system over the upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to cause heavy rain in some areas, including Bangkok and its vicinity, prompting health and safety advisories.
Farmers have been advised to take preventive measures against potential crop damage, while residents in the southern region, especially along the Gulf of Thailand, should prepare for intermittent heavy rain and potential flooding. Thunderstorms are also anticipated to bring stronger winds. The lowest temperatures recorded yesterday morning were 19 degrees Celsius in Mueang Mukdahan District and 23.6 degrees Celsius at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok’s surrounding areas.