Thailand braces as heavy rain persists in several regions
Monsoon weakens, but danger lurks for northeastern provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts a reduction in rainfall for today, although heavy rain is still expected in some regions.
Residents in the upper northeastern areas are advised to remain cautious due to potential heavy rainfall and accumulation. This weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam, coupled with a weakened southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The weather advisory highlights that 36 provinces are expected to experience rain, with particularly heavy showers in northern and northeastern Thailand. Meanwhile, maritime conditions in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are reported to be mild, with waves reaching heights of 1 to 2 metres, and exceeding 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms. Mariners are urged to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
For the northern region, thunderstorms are anticipated in 30% of the area, mainly affecting Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak provinces. The temperatures are forecasted to range from 23-26°C at the lowest and 32-35°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
In the northeastern region, 30% of the area is expected to experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Bung Kan, Sakon Nakhon, and Nakhon Phanom provinces. Temperatures will vary from 25-26°C at the lowest to 34-35°C at the highest. Winds in this area will also be southwesterly at 10-20 km/h.
The central region will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area, particularly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi provinces. The forecasts indicate temperatures between 25-26°C at the lowest and 35-36°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
Thunderstorms are predicted for 30% of the eastern region, particularly in Nakhon Nayok, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Temperatures will vary between 25-28°C at the lowest and 32-36°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 15-35 km/h. Sea waves will be 1-2 metres, rising above 2 metres in thunderstorms.
In the southern region (east coast), thunderstorms will cover 20% of the area, mainly affecting Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. The temperatures will range from 24-26°C at the lowest to 34-37°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 15-30 km/h. Sea waves will reach approximately 1 metre, and 1-2 metres offshore.
For the southern region (west coast), 20% of the area is anticipated to experience thunderstorms, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket provinces. Temperatures here will vary from 24-28°C at the lowest to 33-36°C at the highest. From Phuket upwards, winds will be southwesterly at 15-35 km/h, with waves of 1-2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms. From Krabi downwards, winds will be southwesterly at 15-30 km/h, with waves around 1 metre, rising to 1-2 metres in thunderstorms, KhaoSod reported.
In Bangkok and its surrounding areas, 20% of the area is expected to face thunderstorms. Temperatures are forecasted to be between 26-27°C at the lowest and 34-36°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 10-20 km/h. The TMD continues to monitor the situation, advising caution in the affected areas.
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