Heavy rain forecast for 38 Thai provinces today
Communities urged to caution as flood risk intensifies
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecast heavy rain across four regions tomorrow, with 38 provinces expected to be affected. Residents are advised to prepare for flash floods and landslides due to continuous rainfall. The warning applies particularly to the north, northeast, east, and the western coast of the south.
The TMD predicted heavy downpours in specific areas, notably in Lampang, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lamphun, Chiang Mai, Tak, Mae Hong Son, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, Nakhon Sawan, Trat, Ranong, and Phang Nga. These areas should be vigilant of possible flash floods and landslides, especially in foothill regions near waterways.
The monsoon trough over the north and northeast, along with a relatively strong southwesterly monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, is contributing to these conditions. Additionally, a low-pressure system persists over the lower north.
The weather today also includes a warning for strong winds and high waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, where waves may reach 2 to 3 metres. In areas with thunderstorms, waves could exceed 3 metres. Mariners are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid stormy areas.
Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf should remain ashore. Coastal residents in the east and upper western South should be cautious of waves from yesterday, August 31, to tomorrow, September 2.
The low-pressure system, downgraded from Tropical Depression Nongfa, is moving along the monsoon trough over the lower north and is expected to enter Myanmar today.
Tropical Depression
Thunderstorms in 80% of the North, with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Temperatures are expected to range from a low of 22 to 25°C to a high of 27 to 33°C, with variable winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, Chaiyaphum, and Khon Kaen. The temperature will range from 22 to 25°C to 26 to 30°C, with variable winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.
The central region will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C to 28 to 33°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The east will have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. The temperature will vary from 23 to 26°C to 28 to 33°C, with southwest winds at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves 2 to 3 metres high, exceeding 3 metres in stormy areas.
In the eastern south (Gulf side), there will be thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C to 32 to 34°C, with southwest winds at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have 1 to 2 metre waves, over 2 metres in stormy areas.
The western south will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures will range from 23 to 24°C to 28 to 32°C.
In Phuket and northwards, southwest winds will blow at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour, with 2 to 3 metre waves. South of Krabi, southwest winds will be 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with 2 metre waves, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in some locations. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C to 31 to 33°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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