Monsoon mayhem: Thailand braces for more heavy rainfall
Flash flood warnings issued as monsoon trough intensifies across Thailand
Thailand is bracing for a soaking as the Meteorological Department (TMD) warns that widespread thunderstorms and torrential rain will slam 37 provinces today, including Bangkok.
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From 6am today, August 29, until 6am tomorrow, August 30, the country will face volatile weather caused by a monsoon trough draped across the North and a moderate southwesterly monsoon sweeping over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The TMD issued a stern warning to residents, particularly in high-risk areas such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Nan, to be aware of flash floods and forest runoff.
In the North, 60% of the region is expected to be affected by thunderstorms, with heavy rain anticipated in Phayao, Nan, and the four aforementioned provinces. Temperatures will hover between 22°C and 32°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Northeastern Thailand faces similar conditions, with 60% of the region forecast to see thunderstorms. Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Mahasarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani are all on high alert. Winds are expected to blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, with temperatures from 23°C to 33°C.
Central Thailand will experience storms in 40% of the region, particularly in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, and Saraburi, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C.
In the East, including Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, storms will affect 40% of the area. Sea conditions could become rough, with waves rising to over 2 metres in stormy zones.
Southern provinces are also in for a soaking. On the Gulf coast, 40% of the region, including Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Songkhla, can expect storms. On the Andaman coast, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun are all forecast to receive heavy rain, with sea waves reaching up to 2 metres.
Bangkok and surrounding areas won’t escape the chaos either, with thunderstorms expected in 40% of the area and temperatures ranging from 26°C to 35°C, reported KhaoSod.
Meanwhile, the TMD is monitoring a strong low-pressure system in the upper South China Sea, which may evolve into a tropical cyclone. Sailors are urged to avoid stormy zones and navigate with extreme caution.
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