The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning to 16 provinces in central and southern Thailand to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall, with risks of flash floods, forest runoff floods, landslides, and waterlogging from 9 to 13 November 2026 GMT+7.
On 9 November 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and Director of the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Operations Center, said the DDPM has been monitoring weather conditions and risk factors. The Meteorological Department issued Announcement No. 1 (299/2569) on 8 November 2026 at 17:00, warning of heavy to very heavy rain in the southern region. From 9 to 13 November 2026, continuous rainfall with heavy rain in many areas and very heavy rain in some places is expected due to a fairly strong high-pressure or cold air mass from the People's Republic of China spreading over upper Thailand and the South China Sea. This strengthens the easterly winds over Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. The areas monitored for flash floods, forest runoff floods, landslides, and waterlogging from 9 to 13 November 2026 are as follows.
The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Operations Center (CDPMOC) has coordinated with these 16 provinces in the central and southern regions, as well as Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centers in Zones 4 (Prachuap Khiri Khan), 11 (Surat Thani), 12 (Songkhla), and 18 (Phuket), to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas which may cause flooding. They are to closely monitor weather, rainfall amounts, and water situations.
If the situation worsens or expands, response teams with disaster machinery and operational vehicles must be deployed immediately to assist the public 24 hours a day, especially in high-risk areas prone to frequent flooding and areas still affected by floods. Efforts to drain water from these areas should be maximized to reduce flood impacts as much as possible.
For natural tourist sites, especially waterfalls and caves, if there is a risk of hazardous situations, warnings must be issued and access to these areas blocked. Additionally, related agencies should prepare temporary shelters, food, drinking water, and necessary supplies to accommodate evacuees during flood events.
If residents are affected or face disasters, they can report incidents and request assistance via the Line account “DDPM Incident Reporting 1784” (Line ID @1784DDPM) or the emergency hotline 1784, available 24 hours a day.