Heavy rainfall forecast in Thailand with 59 provinces on alert
Flood dangers escalate as intense storms pound communities
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in 59 provinces across Thailand, with Bangkok expected to experience significant precipitation in 80% of its area.
Residents are advised to exercise caution due to potential flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides, especially in hilly regions and low-lying areas. It is recommended to avoid travelling through storm-prone areas and routes that frequently experience flooding.
Accumulated rainfall over the next 15 days is expected to be substantial, as highlighted in the TMD’s 11th announcement. This warning is crucial for farmers who should enhance their drainage systems to protect crops and livestock.
The monsoon trough is affecting the lower central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the upper southern region, and the eastern region. Additionally, a moderate southwest monsoon is prevailing over the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The upper Andaman Sea is experiencing strong winds and waves reaching about 2 metres high, while the lower Andaman Sea has waves between 1 and 2 metres.
Areas with thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 2 metres, prompting mariners to proceed with caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea are advised to remain ashore for now.
Weather forecast
For the period from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow, the northern region can expect thunderstorms covering 80% of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain predicted in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 22 to 25 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 29 to 34 degrees Celsius, with southeast winds blowing at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeastern region will see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani.
The temperature will be between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius and 30 and 34 degrees Celsius, with eastern winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, thunderstorms are anticipated in 80% of the area, with heavy rain expected in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon.
Temperatures will vary from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius to 31 to 34 degrees Celsius, with variable winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will experience thunderstorms in 80% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
The temperature will range from 23 to 25 degrees Celsius to 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, with variable winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour and sea waves around 1 metre high, rising above 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern region (east coast) will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani.
Temperatures will be between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius and 31 and 34 degrees Celsius, with variable winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour from Prachuap Khiri Khan upwards and southwest winds at the same speed from Chumphon downwards. Sea waves will be about 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern region (west coast) is expected to have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi.
The temperature will be between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius and 30 and 33 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour from Phuket upwards and 15 to 35 kilometres per hour from Krabi downwards. Sea waves will be about 2 metres high, rising above 2 metres in stormy areas.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience thunderstorms in 80% of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain anticipated. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius to 30 to 33 degrees Celsius, with variable winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported Khaosod.
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