Heavy rain warning across 46 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
Weather alert triggers preparations for potential flash floods and landslides
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today sounded the alarm with a dire weather warning. An impending deluge is set to drench 46 provinces, including Bangkok – with a staggering 70% of the area bracing for a serious soaking.
Residents are urged to batten down the hatches and prepare for potential havoc, including dangerous flash floods. Stay safe and keep your eyes on the skies.
A medium-high pressure system from China is affecting the upper regions of the country, bringing southeasterly and easterly winds carrying moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. This is causing thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas.
The southern regions are also expected to experience heavy rainfall, with a risk of flash floods and landslides, particularly in hilly and low-lying areas.
The Andaman Sea, South Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand are experiencing moderate southwesterly winds, leading to waves of 1 to 2 metres, with higher waves in stormy areas. Mariners in these regions should proceed cautiously and avoid sailing in stormy weather.
In terms of air quality, the accumulation of dust and haze in the upper regions of Thailand is currently low to medium, showing a stable or decreasing trend due to the widespread rain.
Weather forecast
North Thailand: Thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures range from 22 to 25°C at night to 33 to 37°C during the day, with easterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Northeast Thailand: Thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, particularly in Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures range from 21 to 25°C at night to 32 to 34°C during the day, with easterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand: Thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in some areas such as Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C at night to 32 to 34°C during the day, with easterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
East Thailand: Thunderstorms are expected in 80% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures range from 24 to 25°C at night to 30 to 33°C during the day, with southeasterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves around 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
South Thailand (east coast): Thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C at night to 31 to 34°C during the day, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves around 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
South Thailand (west coast): Thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures range from 24 to 25°C at night to 31 to 34°C during the day, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves of 1 to 2 metres, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in some areas. Temperatures range from 25 to 26°C at night to 31 to 32°C during the day, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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