Heavy rain warning for 25 Thai provinces amid monsoon changes
Flood alerts raised as storms threaten northern regions
Today, August 19, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast warning for 25 provinces in Thailand, predicting heavy rainfall in the north and northeastern regions.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant against potential dangers, including flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas near slopes, waterways, and low-lying regions.
The monsoon trough is moving across northern Thailand and northern Laos into a low-pressure area along the coast of upper Vietnam. Additionally, the southwesterly monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is weakening, leading to reduced rain nationwide. However, heavy rain is still expected in some parts of the north and northeast.
In the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand, waves have weakened. The upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are experiencing waves of 1 to 2 metres, while the lower regions have waves around 1 metre.
In areas with thunderstorms, waves might exceed 2 metres. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas.
In the north, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, with heavy rain predicted in Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, and Tak provinces. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C to 32 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
The northeast will see thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, and Nakhon Phanom. Temperatures will range from 23 to 24°C to 29 to 33°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In central Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, mainly in Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The east will experience thunderstorms in 40% of the area, primarily in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C to 32 to 34°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves of 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms.
In the south (east coast), thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the area, especially in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C to 33 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour.
The sea will have waves around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore and over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
In the south (west coast), thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the area, mainly in Ranong and Phang Nga. Temperatures will range from 24 to 25°C to 33 to 35°C. From Phuket upwards, southwesterly winds will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves of 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms.
From Krabi downwards, winds will be 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and the surrounding areas will experience thunderstorms in 40% of the area. Temperatures will range from 25 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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