Heavy rain alert in Thailand: 80% of regions under threat
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted intense to very intense rainfall across four regions in Thailand, which includes 48 provinces, with Bangkok experiencing a 70% chance of heavy rain.
TMD authorities have issued warnings for potential flash floods and forest run-off today, August 16, due to a monsoon trough influencing the north and northeast, coupled with a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. A low-pressure system in the lower north region is also contributing to these conditions.
The forecast indicates that the northern and northeastern regions will see 80% rain coverage, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in provinces including Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, and Phang Nga. The Andaman Sea, particularly the upper part, is experiencing strong winds with waves reaching two to three metres, and over three metres during thunderstorms.
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In the north, thunderstorms will cover 80% of the area, with some provinces experiencing heavy to very heavy rain. These include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 22 degrees Celsius (°C) to 33°C, with variable winds at 10 to 15 kilometres an hour (km/h).
The northeast will also see 80% rainfall coverage, with heavy downpours expected in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will vary from 22°C to 32°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Central Thailand can expect thunderstorms covering 80% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will range between 23°C and 34°C, and southwest winds will blow at 10 to 20 km/h.
In the eastern region, 80% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will be between 23°C and 32°C, with southwest winds at 20 to 35 km/h and waves of about two metres, exceeding two metres during thunderstorms.
The eastern coast of the southern region will have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Temperatures will span from 23°C to 33°C, with southwest winds ranging from 20 to 35 km/h. The sea will have waves of one to two metres, with potential for waves exceeding two metres during thunderstorms.
The western coast of the southern region will see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with intense rain expected in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures will vary from 23°C to 31°C, with southwest winds at 20 to 40 km/h in the north of Phuket, and 20 to 35 km/h in the south of Krabi. The sea will have waves of two to three metres, with higher waves during thunderstorms.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms with some heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 33°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
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