BANGKOK, 15 December 2010 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned people in the North and Northeast of changing weather, possibly heavy rain and cold this week.

The Department has warned that the weather could damage crops and cause road accidents as the temperature could drop as much as 5 degree Celsius in the northern region, while the northeastern region could experience the cold and strong winds.

It has advised that people take care of their health, wearing warm clothes, and be careful with fire when cooking, lighting candles, and smoking because the strong wind could cause conflagration.

Farmers are suggested to find cover for their crops to prevent damage from frosting.

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