Storm alert: Thailand soaked as heavy rain triggers flood fears
Bangkok forecast: 60% thunderstorms, hot temperatures, light southwesterly winds
The Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted increased rainfall across Thailand, particularly affecting the eastern, upper northeastern, and southwestern regions, warning locals to be cautious of heavy rain and potential accumulation.
In Bangkok, residents can expect rain in the afternoon and evening, with a 60% chance.
The intensified southwest monsoon, which covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam, is the cause of the current weather conditions. The sea in the upper Andaman and upper Gulf of Thailand is experiencing moderate waves, reaching 1-2 metres, and areas with thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 2 metres. Mariners are advised to exercise caution, especially in thunderstorms, and avoid these areas.
The weather forecast is as follows:
In northern Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, predominantly affecting provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Tak, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 24-27°C at the lowest and 33-36°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 5-15 km/h.
In the northeastern region, 60% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some locations such as Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will be between 24-26°C and 32-36°C, with southwesterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
Central Thailand is expected to have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, primarily in Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. The temperature range is 24-26°C and 35-37°C. Winds will be southwesterly, blowing at 10-20 km/h.
The eastern region will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in parts of Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will be 24-26°C and 32-35°C, with southwesterly winds at 15-35 km/h. Sea waves will reach 1-2 metres, with areas of thunderstorms seeing waves above 2 metres.
In the southern region (East Coast), 60% of the area will have thunderstorms, mainly in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. The temperature will be 24-26°C at the lowest and 32-35°C at the highest. Southwesterly winds will blow at 15-30 km/h, with the sea waves approximately 1 metre high and over 2 metres in thunderstorms.
The southern region (West Coast) will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 23-25°C and 30-33°C. From Phuket upwards, southwesterly winds will be 15-35 km/h, and sea waves will reach 1-2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms. From Krabi downwards, the winds will be 15-30 km/h, with sea waves about 1 metre high, increasing in thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and its surrounding areas, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, mostly between the afternoon and evening, with temperatures ranging from 25-26°C and 34-38°C. Southwesterly winds will be at 10-20 km/h.
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