Heavy rain warning issued for 35 Thai provinces including Bangkok
Emergency services on alert as storm systems intensify
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast warning for Thailand, highlighting 35 provinces, including Bangkok, which is expected to experience heavy rain covering 70% of the area.
Residents in Ranong, Chanthaburi, and Trat are advised to be vigilant against potential flash floods and forest runoff. This is due to a monsoon trough passing over northern and northeastern regions, combined with moderate southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
In the upper Andaman Sea, moderate waves reaching about 2 metres are anticipated, with thunderstorms potentially causing higher waves. The lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to have waves of 1 to 2 metres, with higher waves in stormy conditions. Mariners are advised to navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
In the north, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, particularly in Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Temperatures are set to range between 22 and 24°C for the lowest and 34 and 36°C for the highest, with variable winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The northeast will see thunderstorms across 70% of the area, with heavy rainfall in Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Temperatures will vary from 23 to 25°C for the lowest to 32 to 34°C for the highest, with variable winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain expected in Suphan Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C for the lowest to 33 to 35°C for the highest, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
The eastern region will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures are expected between 23 and 25°C for the lowest and 32 and 34°C for the highest, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are anticipated to be 1 to 2 metres high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy conditions.
In southern Thailand (east coast), thunderstorms will affect 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani provinces. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C for the lowest to 32 to 34°C for the highest. Southwest winds are expected to blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high and 1 to 2 metres offshore, exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms.
On the west coast, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C for the lowest to 30 to 32°C for the highest.
From Phang Nga upwards, southwest winds will range from 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves around 2 metres high. From Phuket downwards, southwest winds will range from 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves of 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in stormy conditions.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have thunderstorms covering 70% of the area, with heavy rain in some parts. Temperatures will range from 24 to 25°C for the lowest to 32 to 34°C for the highest, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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