Wet and wild: Heavy rain set to drench Thailand
Weather woes are on the horizon as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues an urgent heavy rain warning for April 3. With a deluge expected to sweep across 28 provinces, a staggering 80% of these areas are bracing for severe rainfall.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant as strong winds threaten to whip up chaos, alongside the looming danger of flash floods and rapid runoff.
In the southern region, particularly due to the easterly wind wave moving across the Gulf of Thailand and the south, there will be heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas along with strong gusts. Residents in these regions, particularly those near mountainous slopes and low-lying areas, are urged to exercise caution due to the risk of flash floods and water runoff.
The Gulf of Thailand is set to experience strong winds with waves reaching approximately 2 metres, and areas with thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 2 metres. Meanwhile, the Andaman Sea will have waves around 1 metre high, with offshore areas seeing higher waves. Sailors in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to navigate with care and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
In the northern and central regions, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in some areas, influenced by a moderate high-pressure area or cool air mass from China covering the northeastern region and the South China Sea.
This condition has resulted in southerly and southeasterly winds covering the northern and central regions, where the weather remains hot. Residents should be cautious of thunderstorms and strong winds. Dust accumulation in the northern and central regions is moderate to high due to weak to moderate winds.
Weather forecast
In the north, expect hot weather with thunderstorms affecting 10% of the area, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Tak. Temperatures will range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, peaking at 35 to 39°C. Winds from the south will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeastern region will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 18 and 22°C and 32 to 36°C. Easterly winds will blow at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, hot weather with isolated thunderstorms affecting 20% of the area is expected, predominantly in Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram. Temperatures will range from 24 to 27°C, with a maximum of 33 to 38°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will be hot in its upper part, with thunderstorms affecting 30% of the area, mainly in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 24 to 27°C, peaking at 32 to 37°C.
Southeasterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high and over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
In the southern region (eastern coast), thunderstorms will affect 80% of the area, with strong winds and very heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C, peaking at 29 to 32°C.
Easterly winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 2 metres and over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
The southern region (western coast) will see thunderstorms affecting 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C, peaking at 30 to 32°C.
Easterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre and over 2 metres during thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its surrounding areas will experience hot weather with thunderstorms affecting 20% of the area. Temperatures will range from 26 to 28°C, peaking at 34 to 38°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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