Monsoon deluge: Heavy rain continues to batter Thailand
TMD warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Bangkok
Heavy rainfall is forecasted across Thailand this weekend, with a tropical depression expected to make landfall in Vietnam and Laos, affecting the north, northeast, and eastern regions.
Warnings have been issued for 49 provinces, including Bangkok, regarding potential accumulated rainfall.
Yesterday, August 22, the Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted that sections of Thailand would experience heavy to very heavy rain, particularly in the eastern region.
Residents in Tak, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chanthaburi, and Trat have been advised to be cautious of potential dangers from intense rains and accumulation due to the moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure system over northern Laos and Vietnam.
In the upper Andaman Sea, waves are expected to reach heights of 1 to 2 metres, while the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will see waves around 1 metre high. In stormy areas, waves may exceed 2 metres. Mariners are urged to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy regions.
Additionally, a tropical depression near Luzon, Philippines, is anticipated to move into the upper South China Sea by today, August 23, and intensify into a tropical storm. It is expected to hit Vietnam and upper Laos on August 25-26, resulting in increased rainfall and strong winds in Thailand, particularly in the upper northeastern and northern regions from August 24-27.
Forecasts for Thailand from 6pm yesterday to 6pm today, August 23 show thunderstorms likely in 70% of the north, with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Lampang, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 35°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 15 km/h.
The northeast will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will vary from 21°C to 33°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
In the central region, thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures range from 23°C to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
The eastern region will see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with very heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will be between 23°C and 33°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 km/h and sea waves at 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres during storms.
In the south (east coast), thunderstorms are forecasted in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 30 km/h. Sea waves will be about 1 metre high, reaching 1 to 2 metres offshore, and exceeding 2 metres in stormy conditions.
In the south (west coast), thunderstorms will occur in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 km/h north of Phuket and 15 to 30 km/h south of Krabi. Sea waves will be 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in storms.
The Bangkok metropolitan area will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain mainly in the afternoon to evening, reported KhaoSod.
Temperatures will range from 23°C to 34°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
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