Doha:Bangkok Heavy rain is forecasted in southern Thailand on November 8-9, prompting warnings for the public to prepare for potential flash floods and landslides.

According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department has announced that while rainfall in upper Thailand has decreased, scattered thunderstorms are still expected, particularly in the western parts of the North and Central regions. The public is advised to exercise caution due to the dangers associated with thunderstorms.

The announcement highlights that rainfall will increase significantly in southern Thailand during the specified period, with heavy rain expected in several areas and very heavy rain in some locations. Mariners are advised to avoid sailing in regions experiencing thunderstorms, as waves may exceed 2 meters.

On November 8, heavy rain is expected in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, and Pattani, with additional heavy rainfall anticipated in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Phatthalung, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang, and Satun. On November 9, similar heavy rainfall conditions are expected to persist in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat, while Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Yala, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun are also expected to experience heavy rain.

The department also noted that a cold air mass is spreading over the upper part of the Northeast, extending towards the South China Sea, while high humidity contributes to rain clouds over the North, western Central region, and the South. In northeastern Thailand, rain clouds have diminished, leading to a slight drop in temperature and an expectation of cold winds tonight.