Heavy rain alert for 43 Thai provinces including Bangkok
Flash flood risk escalates as storms drench southern and mountain regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for May 6, forecasting heavy rain in 43 provinces, including Bangkok. The southern region is expected to experience significant rainfall covering 70% of the area, with risks of flash floods and landslides.
In the next 24 hours, heavy rain is anticipated in the southern part of Thailand. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential dangers from accumulated rainfall, which could lead to flash floods, particularly in areas near mountain slopes, waterways, and low-lying regions.
This weather condition is attributed to an easterly wind wave moving across the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea, while northwesterly winds cover the Andaman Sea.
In the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, waves are expected to reach about 1 metre in height, increasing to over 2 metres in areas experiencing thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to avoid these stormy areas.
In upper Thailand, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected alongside hot weather. The northeastern region will see heavy rain in some areas, urging residents to be cautious of potential thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall, which may occur.
It’s also advised to take care of health due to changing weather conditions. The current weather pattern is due to a low-pressure area caused by heat covering upper Thailand, with southern and southeasterly winds bringing moisture to the area.
Weather forecast
Dust and particulate matter accumulation in upper Thailand are rated from slight to moderate as rain continues to fall in some parts.
The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow includes hot weather with thunderstorms in 20% of the northern region, primarily in Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures range from 22 to 27°C at night to 35 to 39°C during the day, with southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeastern region will have thunderstorms in 30% of the area, with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Temperature lows are 23 to 26°C, with highs of 35 to 38°C, and southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In central Thailand, 20% of the area will experience thunderstorms, especially in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C at night to 36 to 38°C during the day, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will see thunderstorms covering 40% of the area, mainly in Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C at night to 32 to 37°C during the day, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves less than 1 metre, increasing to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the southern region (eastern coast), thunderstorms will cover 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Yala.
Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C at night to 32 to 36°C during the day, with variable winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre, reaching over 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern region (western coast) will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C at night to 31 to 33°C during the day, with northwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre, increasing to over 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, hot weather with thunderstorms is expected in 30% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 28°C at night to 34 to 36°C during the day, and southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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