Thailand drenched in heavy downpour brought on by monsoon
Coastal areas face strong winds and waves; residents urged to monitor local weather alerts
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, where up to 70% of the area is expected to be affected.
Residents are advised to be cautious of potential hazards due to the significant rainfall.
Heavy rain is anticipated in certain areas across Thailand, with particularly severe conditions forecasted for the eastern region. Those residing in the provinces of Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chanthaburi, and Trat should be especially vigilant.
These weather patterns are influenced by a moderate southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure area over northern Laos and northern Vietnam.
The TMD further cautions that tomorrow, August 23, 42 provinces will experience heavy rain, with Bangkok expecting 60% of its area to be affected. In the upper Andaman Sea, waves are predicted to reach 1 to 2 metres, while the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will have waves around 1 metre. In areas with thunderstorms, waves could exceed 2 metres, and mariners are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid these stormy regions.
The weather forecast from 6am today until 6am tomorrow indicates that northern Thailand will experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures are expected to range between 23 and 26°C at the lowest, and 32 and 35°C at the highest, with southwest winds blowing at 10 to 15 km/h.
In northeastern Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C at the lowest, to 31 to 34°C at the highest, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Central Thailand will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lop Buri, and Saraburi. Temperatures are projected to be between 24 and 26°C at the lowest, and 33 and 35°C at the highest, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
In eastern Thailand, 70% of the area will have thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C at the lowest, to 30 to 34°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 km/h. Sea waves are expected to be around 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Southern Thailand (east coast) is forecasted to have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C at the lowest, to 31 to 33°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds blowing at 15 to 30 km/h. Sea waves will be around 1 metre, increasing to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
On the west coast, thunderstorms will cover 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures will vary between 22 and 25°C at the lowest, and 31 and 33°C at the highest. From Phang Nga northwards, southwest winds will blow at 15 to 35 km/h, with sea waves of 1 to 2 metres. In the south of Phuket, winds will be 15 to 30 km/h, with waves around 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas, KhaoSod reported.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain mainly in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will range from 23 to 24°C at the lowest, to 33 to 35°C at the highest, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
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