Heavy rain warning for 44 provinces in Thailand
Typhoon threat looms as saturated ground heightens flood risks
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain across 44 provinces, with particularly intense rainfall expected to cover 70% of northeastern Thailand. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff while attention is drawn to Typhoon Podul.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours highlights heavy rainfall in the north, northeast, east, and the western coast of southern Thailand. People in these regions are urged to remain vigilant due to the risk of heavy and accumulated rainfall that could lead to flash floods and forest runoff, especially in hilly areas near watercourses and low-lying areas.
This weather pattern is influenced by a monsoon trough passing over northern Laos and northern Vietnam, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
In the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, strong winds are predicted. The upper Andaman Sea is expected to have waves about 2 metres high, with areas experiencing thunderstorms seeing even higher waves.
The lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to have waves 1 to 2 metres high, with thunderstorms resulting in higher waves. Mariners in these regions are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Typhoon Podul, located in the Pacific Ocean, is anticipated to move past Taiwan and make landfall on the eastern coast of China between August 13 and August 14. The typhoon is not expected to enter Thailand.
Weather forecast
For northern Thailand, thunderstorms are anticipated in 60% of the region, with heavy rain in provinces such as Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 36°C, with southwest winds at speeds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In northeast Thailand, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall expected in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Buriram. Temperatures will vary between 23°C and 35°C, with southwest winds blowing at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, particularly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 37°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
East Thailand is forecasted to have thunderstorms over 60% of the region, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will be between 24°C and 35°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves 1 to 2 metres high, increasing in areas with thunderstorms.
The eastern coast of south Thailand will see thunderstorms affecting 40% of the area, mainly in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 35°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour and sea waves around 1 metre, reaching 1 to 2 metres offshore.
The western coast of south Thailand will have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain forecasted in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will be between 24°C and 32°C.
From Ranong upwards, southwest winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 2 metres high. From Phang Nga downwards, southwest winds will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves 1 to 2 metres high, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas are expected to have thunderstorms covering 60% of the region, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 36°C and southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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