Rain pain! Storm warning as 45 provinces brace for a soaking
Soaked terrain heightens risk in flood-prone zones
Brollies up and sandbags out, Thailand’s bracing for a summer soaking as storms threaten to drench nearly half the country, with flash floods and landslides in the mix.
Thailand’s weather boffins sounded the alarm, warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the way for 45 provinces, including the capital Bangkok.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says the east and both sides of the southern region are likely to bear the brunt, with torrential downpours putting communities at risk of flash floods and forest run-offs.
“People living near hillsides, rivers or canals should be on high alert,” warned the TMD, urging caution as conditions could quickly turn dangerous.
Farmers, too, have been told to batten down the barns, with fears that crops could be washed out or waterlogged by the wild weather.
The TMD is closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to stay updated through official channels as the monsoon continues to flex its muscles across the kingdom.
A moderate monsoon trough is passing over northern and upper northeastern Thailand, extending to a low-pressure area along Vietnam’s coast. This is coupled with a strong southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and southern Thailand.
The Department of Mineral Resources has issued a warning for 12 provinces across three regions about landslide and flash flood risks. Today’s weather forecast from the TMD indicates heavy rain in 41 provinces from the afternoon to evening.
The Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are experiencing strong winds, with waves reaching 2 to 3 metres and over 3 metres in thunderstorm areas. The Gulf of Thailand has waves of 1 to 2 metres, rising to over 2 metres in storms.
Mariners in these areas should proceed with caution, avoiding sailing in stormy conditions. Small boats in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand should remain ashore until June 13. A low-pressure area in the upper South China Sea may develop into a tropical cyclone between June 10 and 13.
Weather forecast
Northern Region: 70% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas, such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C to 34 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Northeastern Region: 60% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas, including Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, and Khon Kaen. Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C to 33 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Region: 60% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas like Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C to 34 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Eastern Region: 70% chance of thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in some areas, including Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C to 30 to 34°C, with southwesterly winds at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves of 2 to 3 metres, exceeding 3 metres in storms.
Southern Region (east coast): 60% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas, such as Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves of 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in storms.
Southern Region (west coast): 80% chance of thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in areas like Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C to 29 to 33°C, with southwesterly winds at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves of 2 to 3 metres, exceeding 3 metres in storms.
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: 60% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C to 32 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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