When it rains, it pours: Deluge to soak 34 Thai provinces
Weather warnings escalate as officials brace for worsening flash flood risks
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted continued heavy rainfall across Thailand, identifying 34 provinces that will be particularly affected. Residents in the southwestern region are advised to remain cautious due to the ongoing weather conditions.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates persistent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in some areas. This is attributed to a moderate southwesterly monsoon over the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure area over the north coast of Vietnam. The TMD has highlighted the risk of heavy rain and warned of potential hazards in these regions.
In the Andaman Sea, moderate sea conditions are expected, with waves reaching approximately 2 metres, and even higher in areas experiencing thunderstorms. Mariners in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are advised to navigate with care and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
North Thailand: Thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak provinces. Temperatures will range from a low of 23 to 26°C to a high of 34 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Northeast Thailand: Thunderstorms are forecasted in 40% of the area, especially in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan provinces. Temperatures will have a minimum of 23 to 26°C and a maximum of 33 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand: Thunderstorms are anticipated in 40% of the area, mainly in Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi provinces. Temperatures will vary between 24 and 26°C and 35 and 37°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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East Thailand: There is a 60% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas including Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C to 31 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, and sea waves reaching around 1 metre, higher in thunderstorm areas.
South Thailand (East Coast): Thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, particularly in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. Temperatures will range from 22 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, and sea waves reaching about 1 metre, higher in thunderstorm areas.
South Thailand (West Coast): Thunderstorms are anticipated in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun provinces. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C to 30 to 33°C.
From Phang Nga upwards, southwesterly winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 2 metres high, higher in thunderstorm areas. From Phuket downwards, winds will be 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves 1 to 2 metres high, higher in thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: Thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 28°C to 34 to 36°C, and southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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