A Meteorological Department graphic shows the paths of Tropical Storm Barijat and Typhoon Mangkhut, which are heading towards southern China. (Photo from website)Downpours and rough seas are expected in Thailand over the next six days as two intense storms are heading towards China’s southern shores, the Meteorological Department warned on Wednesday. The storm was expected to reach Hong Kong and Hinan island in China between Thursday and Friday. He said the southwest monsoon caused flash floods, overflows and landslides in 20 provinces during the period. The DDPM chief said 203,054 people from 6,832 households were affected by the deluge with four deaths during the period.

Source: Bangkok Post September 12, 2018 05:48 UTC