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 publish yesterday that two storms – one originating within the Indian Ocean and the other within the South China Sea – are moving towards Thailand. Cyclone Mocha is currently producing heavy rainfall in the Bay of Bengal, whereas one other tropical depression is starting within the South China Sea close to the Philippines. Suparatit’s post indicated that the 2 storms would start affecting Thailand from May 9. Nonetheless, the warmth and a low-pressure trough are expected to cause thunderstorms starting on May eight within the central, japanese, northeastern, and northern regions.
Suparatit additionally talked about a 30% chance of thunderstorms on election day, particularly within the southern elements of Thailand. With the election quick approaching, he recommended that the Election Commission (EC) prepare indoor places for polling cubicles to avoid disruptions because of any storm. Suparatit mentioned..
“We nonetheless have a week; I would suggest the EC organize indoor locations to stop inconvenience on Election Day.”
Cinch warned that heavy rainfall on General Election Day may harm ballot papers and packing containers and cause vital site visitors issues..g