Storm Mitag emerges in the South China Sea, predicted to impact Hong Kong
Tropical Depression 23W in the South China Sea has intensified into a tropical storm named Mitag. According to the Hong Kong Observatory and the Thai Meteorological Department, the storm is forecast to make landfall near Hong Kong and cause significant weather disruptions in the region.
As of now, Mitag is expected to make landfall near Hong Kong, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain at intervals, strong winds, and rough seas over the next couple of days. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a warning for the approaching storm, advising residents to take necessary precautions.
However, Tropical Storm Mitag will not directly affect Thailand. Miss Sugunyanee Yavinchan, the meteorologist and Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department, has confirmed that Mitag will not make landfall in Thailand. Nevertheless, the department's warning is a response to Tropical Storm Mitag's approach, as its influence is causing changes in the weather pattern over the country.
The monsoon trough is expected to shift and extend across the lower North, upper Central, and Northeast regions of Thailand due to Mitag's influence. As a result, increased rainfall, with heavy showers expected in some areas, is forecast for northern, central, and northeastern Thailand. The department's warning specifically mentions the risk of flooding in these regions, and residents are urged to remain cautious of heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding, as rainfall accumulation is expected to rise in the coming days.
Despite not making landfall in Thailand, Tropical Storm Mitag's influence is causing changes in the weather pattern over the country. Thailand will see increased rainfall, but the storm will not directly affect the country. The Thai Meteorological Department has urged residents in the affected regions to remain cautious and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their properties from the heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
