The Songkhla governor has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rain in southern Thailand, urging vigilance for flash floods and flash flooding expected from November 7 to 9, 2026.
On 7 November 2026 at 09:00, at the Songkhla City Hall, the Meteorological Department warned that southern Thailand will see increased rainfall with heavy rain in many areas and very heavy rain in some locations from November 7-9, 2026. The public is urged to be cautious of accumulated rainfall that could cause flash floods and flash flooding, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying regions.
According to the Eastern Southern Meteorological Center, on 6 November 2026, the 24-hour weather forecast for eastern southern Thailand predicts rain or thunderstorms in some areas. The public is advised to beware of dangers from thunderstorms and strong gusts of wind. Boaters should navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Meteorologically, easterly winds cover the Gulf of Thailand, southern Thailand, and the Andaman Sea.
Furthermore, from 7 to 13 November 2026, eastern southern Thailand will experience increased rainfall with rain or thunderstorms in many areas and heavy to very heavy rain in some places due to strengthening easterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand, southern Thailand, and the Andaman Sea.
Mr. Rattasart Chidchu, Governor of Songkhla, emphasized that all government agencies should intensify efforts to inform the public, issue warnings, and monitor rainfall and water conditions. They should promptly remove obstructions from waterways at bridges and bottlenecks, check personnel and vehicle readiness, coordinate resources, and prepare shelters to accommodate residents if a disaster occurs. All incidents should be reported immediately to the Songkhla Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center by phone or fax at 0 7431 6380 or the 24-hour safety hotline 1784.
For the public, the warning from the Meteorological Department stresses caution against dangers from thunderstorms, strong gusts, heavy to very heavy rain, and accumulated rainfall that may cause flash floods and flash flooding, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones. In the Gulf of Thailand, waves in thunderstorm areas may exceed 2 meters. Boaters should exercise increased caution and avoid sailing in such areas.