Rain of terror! 31 provinces braced as storms pour in from north
Thailand brace for flash floods and landslides as rainfall intensifies
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for 31 provinces, highlighting heavy rainfall, particularly in the north, where 60% of the area is expected to be affected. Residents are advised to stay informed about the impacted areas.
Today, June 17, the TMD forecast for the upcoming 24 hours indicates heavy rain in certain parts of north Thailand, while some areas in the south will experience thunderstorms.
This weather pattern is due to a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Additionally, a weak monsoon trough extends over upper Myanmar and northern Laos, reaching a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam.
In the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, moderate wind and waves are expected. The upper Andaman Sea will see waves reaching 1 to 2 metres, increasing to over 2 metres in stormy areas. Mariners in these regions are advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow predicts thunderstorms in 60% of north Thailand, with heavy rainfall in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak provinces. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26 °C at the lowest to 32 to 36 °C at the highest, with southwest winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In northeast Thailand, there will be thunderstorms in 30% of the area, mostly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, and Nakhon Phanom provinces. The temperature will range from 23 to 26 °C to 34 to 36 °C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
Central Thailand will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area, predominantly in Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi provinces. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26 °C to 33 to 36 °C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In East Thailand, 30% of the area will have thunderstorms, particularly in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Temperatures here will be between 25 and 27 °C and 32 and 35 °C, with southwest winds at 15 and 30 kilometres per hour. The sea is expected to have waves about 1 metre high, increasing to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
South Thailand (east coast) will see thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces.
The temperature will vary from 24 to 26 °C to 33 to 35 °C, with southwest winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. Waves in the sea will be about 1 metre high, rising to over 2 metres during storms.
South Thailand (west coast) will have thunderstorms in 40% of the area, primarily in Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Trang provinces. From Ranong upwards, southwest winds will be at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves reaching 1 to 2 metres and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
From Phang Nga downwards, southwest winds will be at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with waves about 1 metre high, increasing in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have thunderstorms in 30% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 27 °C to 33 to 36 °C, and southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and aware of the weather conditions affecting their areas.
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