Meteorological Dept warns of heavy rains in NE due to WUTIP's indirect impact

Meteorological Dept warns that tropical storm WUTIP will cause heavy rains in Thailand's Northeast due to its indirect impact, strengthening the southwest monsoon.

The Meteorological Department reaffirmed on Thursday evening that tropical storm “WUTIP” would not directly affect Thailand, but its indirect impact would bring heavy rains to the Northeast.

In its tenth warning on the WUTIP storm, the department explained that the storm would strengthen the southwest monsoon, which prevails across Thailand. As a result, more rain, including heavy downpours, is expected in the eastern part of the Northeast region.

At 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, tropical storm “WUTIP” was located approximately 110 km south of Hainan Island in the upper South China Sea, at latitude 17.3°N and longitude 109.8°E. The storm is moving slowly west-northwest with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h.WUTIP is expected to pass through Hainan and make landfall over southern China between 13-14 June 2025. It is likely to weaken to a tropical depression and eventually become an active low-pressure system, the warning added.

Additionally, the storm will cause stronger waves in both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the warning stated.
Travelers are advised to check weather conditions before making any travel plans.

This advisory is effective as of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, with the next update scheduled for 11:00 p.m. on the same day.

(2025/06/12-00:00)