Thailand’s Meteorological Department Issues Weather Warning as Typhoon Mangkhut Expected to Bring Heavy Rains to North, Northeast.

CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for residents in the North and Northeast of Thailand as Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to bring heavy rains Sept 17-19 as it approaches from Southern China.

The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning of possible flash floods, river overflows and landslides.

According to Khaosod News, the storm pounded the northwestern province of Mae Hong Son province overnight. Flash floods and landslides damaged a number of bridges and roads, cutting off five communities.

In Satun city, flash floods last night forced three schools to close temporarily, submerged a market and cut off many streets. Recent flooding in the province have affected more than 1,500 people in four districts, officials said Sunday.

The typhoon’s effects also brought strong rain to Ratchaburi province, flooding many homes in the Ratchaburi city since Saturday. Some residents were evacuated to temporary shelters.