
Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated after recent flooding was set to intensify as Typhoon Noru hit northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.
Noru reached Salavan province in Laos as a tropical storm in the afternoon. It was forecast to cover the lower part of the Northeast over Ubon Ratchathani's Khong Chiam district by Wednesday evening.
The storm would gradually downgrade to a depression and a strong low-pressure system. It will bring heavy rain and strong winds to all regions.
Flash floods and runoff are possible, the Meteorological Department said.
At least 12 provinces, mostly in the northern and northeastern regions, were already experiencing flooding caused by downpours that have pounded the country since last week.