Thailand braces for more floods and storms amid monsoon chaos
Officials warn residents in at-risk zones to stay alert
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a new weather alert warning of widespread storms, flash floods and rough seas across multiple regions.
A low-pressure cell is currently covering upper Myanmar while a strong southwest monsoon is sweeping across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand. The combined systems are driving thundershowers and strong winds, with isolated heavy downpours expected nationwide.
The TMD warned residents in at-risk areas to stay alert for heavy rainfall and water accumulation, which could trigger flash floods and overflows, particularly in foothills, low-lying zones, and areas near waterways.
The weather forecast from 6pm yesterday, September 30, to 6pm today, October 1, is as follows:
Northern Thailand will see fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rainfall across Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit and Phetchabun. Minimum temperatures are forecast at 21 to 25°C, rising to daytime highs of 28 to 32°C. Winds will be variable at 10 to 25 km/h.
In the Northeast, fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain are expected in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani and Chaiyaphum. Temperatures will range between 23 and 25°C at night and 30 to 33°C during the day, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 25 km/h.
The central region can also expect fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rain, particularly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi. Minimum temperatures will be 22 to 25°C, with highs reaching 32 to 34°C. Southwesterly winds will reach speeds of 10 to 25 km/h.
Eastern Thailand will see widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rain in Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperatures will fall between 23 and 27°C, with daytime highs of 29 to 33°C. Southwesterly winds will be at 20 to 35 km/h, with seas around 2 metres high and exceeding 2 metres in thundershowers.
Along the southern east coast, scattered thundershowers are expected, mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Night-time temperatures will be 23 to 24°C, while daytime highs will range from 33 to 35°C. From Surat Thani northwards, southwesterly winds will blow at 20 to 35 km/h, with waves between 1 and 2 metres, reaching around 2 metres offshore and higher in thundershowers. From Nakhon Si Thammarat southwards, winds will blow southwesterly at 15 to 35 km/h, with waves about 1 metre high, 1 to 2 metres offshore, and exceeding 2 metres in thundershowers.
On the southern west coast, fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rainfall are expected in Ranong and Phang Nga. Temperatures will dip to 24 to 26°C at night and climb to 30 to 34°C during the day. From Phang Nga northwards, southwesterly winds will reach 20to 40 km/h, with waves between 2 and 3 metres, climbing above 3 metres during thundershowers. From Phuket southwards, winds will range from 15 to 35 km/h, with seas about 2 metres high and higher during storms, according to the TMD.
Bangkok and its metropolitan area will see scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rainfall. Minimum temperatures will be 26 to 27°C, with daytime highs of 32 to 34°C. Southwesterly winds will reach 10 to 25 km/h.
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