The government warns residents of Southern Thailand to prepare for ongoing and accumulated heavy rain, posing risks of flash floods, flash floods from mountain streams, and landslides from 8 to 13 November 2026. Officials are urged to closely monitor and assist the population.
On 8 November 2026, Ms. Ploythele Lakshamisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, stated that during 8 to 13 November 2026, the government warns southern residents to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds, especially in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang, and Satun provinces. She urged the public to closely follow government warnings and be cautious of continuous and accumulated rainfall that could cause flash floods, flash floods from mountain streams, river overflows, and landslides.
Regarding the overall reservoir water situation: total water volume is 66,280 million cubic meters (82% of total storage capacity), usable water volume is 42,150 million cubic meters (74% of total storage capacity). In the south, water volume stands at 5,442 million cubic meters (69% of storage capacity). For the two main southern dams, Ratchaprapha holds 4,235 million cubic meters (75% of capacity), and Bang Lang holds 773 million cubic meters (53% of capacity).
“The government is concerned for southern residents as the region enters the monsoon season, often facing flash floods, flash floods from mountain streams, and river overflows. It has instructed government agencies to prepare for flooding and implement disaster insurance systems in the south, following the Prime Minister’s special focus on the region. All agencies are emphasized to closely monitor and assist people, integrating resources and available disaster machinery to provide aid and minimize impacts on residents as effectively as possible,” Ms. Ploythele said.
