Rangsit University’s Climate Change and Disaster Centre expects two storms are set to hit Thailand subsequent week, with potential impacts on General Election Day, May 14.
The centre’s director, Seri Suparatit, revealed in a Facebook post yesterday that two storms – one originating in the Indian Ocean and the opposite within the South China Sea – are moving in the direction of Thailand. Cyclone Mocha is currently producing heavy rainfall within the Bay of Bengal, while another tropical despair is beginning in the South China Sea near the Philippines. Suparatit’s post indicated that the two storms would begin affecting Thailand from May 9. Nonetheless, the warmth and a low-pressure trough are expected to trigger thunderstorms beginning on May eight within the central, eastern, northeastern, and northern regions.
Suparatit also mentioned a 30% probability of thunderstorms on election day, notably in the southern components of Thailand. With Formula approaching, he recommended that the Election Commission (EC) prepare indoor locations for polling booths to avoid disruptions as a outcome of any storm. Suparatit mentioned..
“We nonetheless have per week; I would recommend the EC organize indoor places to forestall inconvenience on Election Day.”
He additionally warned that heavy rainfall on General Election Day might harm ballot papers and boxes and cause significant visitors issues..