Weather alert: April showers to batter Bangkok and beyond
Brace yourselves, Thailand, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has sounded the alarm for today, as severe weather is set to ravage 40 provinces across the nation, including the bustling capital of Bangkok. Expect intense thunderstorms, howling winds, and the shocking possibility of lightning strikes.
Southern Thailand is in the line of fire, with a whopping 70% of the region bracing for a heavy downpour.
Residents in the north, northeast, and central Thailand should be cautious of thunderstorms and gusty winds. People are advised to avoid open areas, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards.
Farmers are urged to protect their crops and livestock from damage and take care of their health during these weather changes. These conditions are attributed to a low-pressure heat system over Thailand, combined with southern and southwesterly winds affecting the region.
In southern Thailand, heavy rain is expected due to southeasterly winds over the region and the Gulf of Thailand. The Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea will experience waves about 1 metre high, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
Residents in southern provinces should be cautious of potential flash floods, particularly in hilly areas near waterways and low-lying regions. Sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to avoid sailing in stormy areas.
Dust and haze accumulation in the northeast is moderate to high, with poor ventilation contributing to increasing levels.
Weather forecast
The weather forecast between 6am today and 6am tomorrow, April 18, predicts hot weather with thunderstorms in 30% of Northern Thailand, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C at night to 35 to 39°C during the day, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, hot weather with thunderstorms is expected in 30% of the area, particularly in Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will be between 22 to 26°C at night and 36 to 38°C during the day, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will experience similar conditions, with 30% of the area, including Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram, expecting thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C at night to 36 to 39°C during the day, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In eastern Thailand, 40% of the area, including Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, will experience thunderstorms. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C at night to 33 to 36°C during the day, with southerly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour.
In southern Thailand (east coast), 70% of the area, including Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, will face thunderstorms and heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C at night to 33 to 35°C during the day, with southeasterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
Southern Thailand (west coast) will have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, including Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C at night to 33 to 34°C during the day, with westerly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
Bangkok and its surrounding areas will experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 30% of the region, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 26°C at night to 35 to 38°C during the day, and southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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