North to see thunderstorms, rains predicted for Bangkok

Thailand’s Meteorological Department today says there is a possibility of thunderstorms, gusty winds and even hail in the North, the Northeast, the Central and East regions, due to a low pressure area covering the lower North and Central regions and a high pressure system from China in the Northeast. In the South, less rain is predicted.

The department advises people in affected areas to stay safe by keeping off unsecured buildings and being outdoors. Farmers should beware of crop damage.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is:

North: Hot weather during the day with thundershowers and gusty winds in 30% of the area; lows of 16-24º and highs of 34-37º Celsius.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 60% of the area, with gusty winds and hail; lows of 21-25º and highs of 24-35º.

Central region: Hot during the day with thundershowers in 20% of the area with gusty winds; temperature lows of 23-26º and highs of 35-36º.

East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 20% of the area along with gusty winds; lows of 24-27 degreesº highs of 32-36º; waves a metre high.

South (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10% of the area; temperatures of 21-26º with highs of 32-35º; waves a metre high.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10% of the area; lows of 23-26º, highs of 35-37º; waves a metre high.

Bangkok and environs: Hot during the day with isolated rains; lows of 25-27º, highs of 32-37º Celsius.

SOURCE: The Nation