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Midday News - The Meteorological Department warns that northern Thailand still needs to be on alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall until September 2nd, especially in hillside areas and low-lying areas. The Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain until September 2nd. The department also warns that northern Thailand will experience increased rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas, particularly in the western parts of the North and Central regions, the upper Northeast, and the East. The public is advised to be cautious of heavy and prolonged rainfall, which may cause flash floods and landslides, especially in hillside areas, low-lying areas, and areas prone to recurring flooding. In the upper Andaman Sea, waves will be 2-3 meters high, and possibly over 3 meters in areas with thunderstorms. Small boats should refrain from going out to sea. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm "Sodel" is located in the South China Sea. The storm is expected to move closer to Taiwan around September 3-4, but is not projected to move towards Thailand. The National Water Resources Office (NWRO) warns of high Mekong River levels and the risk of overflowing banks. Mr. Paitoon Kengkanchang, Deputy Secretary-General of the NWRO, issued an urgent announcement monitoring the rising Mekong River levels, which pose a risk of overflowing until September 6. This affects eight provinces along the Mekong River, from Chiang Saen District in Chiang Rai Province to Khong Chiam District in Ubon Ratchathani Province. Local agencies and residents along the Mekong River are urged to closely monitor the situation and prepare for the impacts of changing water levels. Two high-risk areas were identified: Nong Khai Province, and especially Bueng Kan Province, which is expected to be more severely affected as water levels peak on September 5 and could exceed the critical level by up to 1.22 meters.