Meteorological Dept says Typhoon Podul has no impact on Thailand
Typhoon Podul will not affect Thailand, says Meteorological Dept, as it heads towards Taiwan and eastern China.
The Meteorological Department on Monday sought to ease public concern over Typhoon Podul in the Pacific Ocean, saying it will have no direct impact on Thailand.
The department said Podul, the 11th typhoon in the tropical zone this year, is not expected to move towards Thailand. Instead, it is forecast to head towards Taiwan and make landfall over eastern China between August 13 and 14.
It explained that the heavy rains expected in Thailand will instead be caused by the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, as well as the monsoon trough lying across the upper North and upper Laos into Vietnam.
Isolated heavy rains are likely in the North, Northeast, East and South (west coast) regions. People in these areas should be cautious of heavy rainfall and accumulation that may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along waterways near foothills and low-lying areas, the department added.
The department also advised Thais planning to visit Taiwan and eastern China between August 12 and 14 to check the weather forecast there before travelling.
