Summer storm: Heavy rain and heat to hit 27 provinces in Thailand
Thailand is bracing for heavy rain across 27 provinces, with 12 provinces in the south mainly affected. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts rising temperatures, reaching up to 40°C.
A weakened high-pressure system over the northeast and the South China Sea is causing temperatures to rise across upper Thailand, leading to generally hot weather. Meanwhile, winds from the south and southeast bring moisture to northern and central Thailand, as well as Bangkok areas, resulting in thunderstorms and occasional strong winds.
In Bangkok and the surrounding areas, the weather remains hot, with thunderstorms expected in 10% of the region. Temperatures range from a minimum of 26 to 27°C, peaking between 35 and 38°C.
Northern Thailand is also experiencing hot conditions, with some areas facing extreme heat. Thunderstorms are predicted for 10% of the region, primarily in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Tak.
The temperature here ranges from a low of 23 to 26°C to a high between 35 and 40°C.
Northeast Thailand will experience partly cloudy skies and warm weather, with temperatures varying from 18 to 24°C at their lowest to 33 to 36°C at their highest.
In central Thailand, hot weather prevails, with thunderstorms affecting 10% of the area, mainly in Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C at their lowest, reaching highs between 36 and 38°C.
The east will see hot weather with thunderstorms in 20% of the region, particularly in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Minimum temperatures are between 25 and 26°C, with highs ranging from 34 to 37°C. Sea waves are expected to reach approximately 1 metre in height, rising to over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
On the eastern coast of the South, 60% of the area will experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall in some areas, including Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
Temperatures here will range from 23 to 26°C at their lowest, with highs from 31 to 34°C. Sea waves are anticipated to be about 2 metres high, increasing to more than 2 metres during thunderstorms.
The western coast of the South will face thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with strong winds and heavy rain in some places, such as Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C at their lowest, reaching highs of 32 to 34°C. Sea waves are forecasted to be around 1 metre in height, exceeding 1 metre further offshore and over 2 metres during thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.
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