Thailand Issues Nationwide Alert for Flash Floods and Heavy Rain (May 19-21)
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rain, flash floods, and strong waves from May 19-21, driven by a strong southwest monsoon. Authorities are mobilizing resources to high-risk areas.
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