Let it rain: Heavy downpours to drench Thailand
Bangkok continues to experience heavy rainfall, with temperatures reaching 34°C
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall for today across 44 provinces, with the northeast and eastern regions expecting the heaviest downpours. Residents are urged to anticipate potential flash floods and forest runoffs, especially in hilly areas and low-lying regions.
Heavy rains are predicted for the northeast and east. Rain is expected in 51 provinces, with a 60% chance in Bangkok. Farmers should prepare for potential agricultural damage. This weather is influenced by a monsoon trough across the North and upper Northeast, along with a strong southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea, South Thailand, and the upper Gulf of Thailand.
Waves in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf are moderate, about 2 metres high, while in the lower Andaman Sea and lower Gulf, waves are 1-2 metres. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves higher than 2 metres. Seafarers are advised to navigate carefully and avoid stormy areas.
The strong tropical storm Vutip in the Gulf of Tonkin is expected to make landfall in southern China today, June 14. It will not affect Thailand, but travellers to these areas should check the weather before their journey.
For northern Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in some parts including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. Temperatures will range from a low of 23-25°C to a high of 32-35°C, with variable winds at 5-15 km/h.
In the northeast, 70% of the area will see thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rain in provinces such as Loei, Nong Khai, and Bueng Kan. Temperatures will range from 23-26°C to 28-33°C, with variable winds at 10-20 km/h.
The central region will experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in provinces like Nakhon Sawan and Uthai Thani. Temperatures will range from 24-25°C to 32-34°C, with southwest winds at 10-20 km/h.
Eastern Thailand will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area with heavy to very heavy rain in Prachin Buri and Sa Kaeo. Temperatures will range from 24-27°C to 30-34°C. The sea will have 2-metre high waves, with higher waves in stormy areas, and southwest winds at 20-35 km/h.
For the East Coast of the south, thunderstorms are expected in 30% of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, with temperatures ranging from 23-25°C to 31-35°C, and southwest winds at 15-35 km/h. Sea waves will be 1-2 metres high, higher in thunderstorms.
The West Coast of the south will also see thunderstorms in 30% of the area, predominantly in Ranong and Phang Nga. From Phang Nga upwards, southwest winds will reach 20-35 km/h with 2-metre high waves, while from Phuket downwards, winds will be 15-35 km/h with 1-2 metre waves, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have thunderstorms covering 70% of the area with some heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 25-27°C to 31-34°C, with southwest winds at 10-20 km/h.
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