Heavy rainfall alert issued for Thailand as storm chaos looms
Shifting weather systems trigger alerts for severe conditions nationwide
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Thailand as weather systems shift, prompting warnings for residents to prepare for possible flooding.
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across 58 provinces today, October 15, with Bangkok and surrounding areas expected to be hit especially hard. Around 70% of the capital is forecast to be affected.
The unsettled weather is being driven by a combination of easterly winds carrying moisture from the South China Sea over the northeast, east, central, and northern regions, along with a monsoon trough over the upper South and the southwest monsoon from the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Officials are urging residents to be on alert for flash floods and runoff, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. The public is advised to carry umbrellas and rain gear and to avoid outdoor activities during stormy periods.
The weather forecast for 6pm yesterday, October 14, to 6pm today, October 15, is as follows:
The northern region will experience thunderstorms across 70% of the area, with heavy rain expected in multiple provinces. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 34°C, with easterly winds blowing at 5 to 15 km/h.
In the northeast, similar conditions will affect 70% of the area. Temperatures are expected between 22°C and 34°C, with easterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
The central region will also face widespread rain, particularly in areas such as Nakhon Sawan and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will vary from 23°C to 34°C, accompanied by southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Eastern provinces, including Chon Buri, Rayong, and Trat, will face very heavy rain across 70% of the region. Winds will reach 15 to 30 km/h, with sea waves around one metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas. Temperatures will sit between 24°C and 33°C.
Southern provinces on the east coast, such as Songkhla and Narathiwat, will also see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with temperatures between 22°C and 34°C. Winds range from 15 to 30 km/h, depending on location, and waves may exceed 2 metres in rough seas.
On the west coast, 60% of the area will be affected by storms, especially in Krabi and Trang. Southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 km/h will push sea waves above 2 metres.
Bangkok will see storms in 70% of the area, with heavy rainfall and temperatures ranging from 24°C to 34°C, driven by southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h, reported KhaoSod.
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