Tropical Storm Kajiki set to bring heavy rain to 55 provinces
Fears grow as storm threatens communities across Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its seventh warning regarding Tropical Storm Kajiki, highlighting 55 provinces expected to be affected by heavy rainfall.
The TMD urges the public to be cautious of potential flash floods due to the heavy downpours. Today, August 24, the department forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country, particularly the upper northeastern region, including Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces.
This is due to a strengthened southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a monsoon trough over northern and upper northeastern Thailand.
In the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to reach 2 to 3 metres, with higher waves in stormy areas. Boat operators are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand should refrain from venturing out to sea. Meanwhile, the strong tropical storm Kajiki in the upper South China Sea is likely to make landfall in Vietnam and upper Laos between August 25 and August 26, leading to increased rainfall, heavy to very heavy in several areas, with strong winds in the upper northeastern and northern regions from August 24 to August 27.
Northern Region: Thunderstorms in 70% of the area with some heavy rain in Nan, Lampang, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures range from 21 to 24°C to 27 to 33°C with southwest winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
Northeastern Region: Thunderstorms in 70% of the area with heavy to very heavy rain in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, and Mukdahan. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C to 27 to 32°C with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Region: Thunderstorms in 70% of the area with some heavy rain in Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Lop Buri. Temperatures range from 24 to 25°C to 31 to 33°C with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Eastern Region: Thunderstorms in 70% of the area with some heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C to 29 to 32°C with southwest winds at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour. The sea may have waves 2 to 3 metres high, with higher waves in stormy areas.
Southern Region (east coast): Thunderstorms in 60% of the area with some heavy rain in Phetchaburi. Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C to 32 to 34°C. From Surat Thani northwards: southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour with 1 to 2 metre waves, higher in stormy areas.
From Nakhon Si Thammarat southwards: southwest winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour with about 1-metre waves, 1 to 2-metre waves offshore, and higher in stormy areas.
Southern Region (west coast): Thunderstorms in 70% of the area with some heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures range from 22 to 25°C to 30 to 33°C.
From Phang Nga northwards: southwest winds at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour with 2 to 3 metre waves, higher in stormy areas. From Phuket southwards: southwest winds at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour with about 2 metre waves, higher in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: Thunderstorms in 70% of the area, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures range from 25 to 26°C to 32 to 34°C with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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