Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods in 42 provinces
Monsoon trough and Typhoon Bualoi drive intense rainfall
Today, September 29, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for 42 provinces across Thailand, highlighting the risk of heavy rain and potential flash floods and landslides. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are also included in this alert, with the possibility of strong waves in the sea.
The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates severe rainfall in various regions, particularly in the northeastern and eastern provinces.
The intense monsoon trough currently affects the lower northern, upper central, and northeastern regions, combined with a strong southwestern monsoon across the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
Additionally, Typhoon Bualoi has made landfall in Quang Binh, northern Vietnam, and has weakened into a strong tropical storm. It is moving into northern Laos and is expected to further weaken into a depression and a strong low-pressure area subsequently.
Regional weather forecast (6am today to 6am tomorrow)
North Thailand
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- Thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the region
- Heavy rain in Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
- Temperatures: 22 to 24 degrees Celsius (°C) (low) and 31 to 35°C (high)
- Winds: Variable, 10 to 30km/h
Northeast Thailand
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- Thunderstorms in 70% of the area
- Strong winds and heavy to very heavy rain in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon and nearby provinces
- Temperatures: 22 to 25°C (low) and 29 to 33°C (high)
- Winds: Variable, 15 to 30km/h
Central Thailand
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- Thunderstorms in 60% of the area
- Heavy rain is expected in Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ratchaburi, and Nakhon Pathom
- Temperatures: 23 to 25°C (low) and 32 to 34°C (high)
- Winds: Southwesterly, 10 to 25km/h
East Thailand
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- Thunderstorms cover 70% of the region
- Strong winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat
- Temperatures: 23 to 25°C (low) and 29 to 33°C (high)
- Winds: Southwesterly, 20 to 40km/h
- Sea waves: 2 to 3 metres, exceeding 3 metres during storms
South Thailand (east coast)
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- Thunderstorms in 70% of the area
- Heavy rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Temperatures: 23 to 25°C (low) and 31 to 34°C (high)
- Winds north of Surat Thani: Southwesterly, 15 to 35km/h, waves 1 to 2 metres, up to 2 metres during storms
- Winds south of Nakhon Si Thammarat: Southwesterly, 15 to 30km/h, waves around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres
South Thailand (west coast)
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- Thunderstorms in 80% of the area
- Heavy to very heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun
- Temperatures: 24 to 26°C (low) and 29 to 32°C (high)
- Winds north of Phuket: Southwesterly, 20 to 40km/h, waves 2 to 3 metres, exceeding 3 metres during storms
- Winds south of Krabi: Southwesterly, 20 to 35km/h, waves around 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres during storms
Bangkok and surrounding areas
- Thunderstorms in 60% of the area
- Heavy rainfall is expected in some parts
- Temperatures: 24 to 26°C (low) and 31 to 33°C (high)
- Winds: Southwesterly, 10 to 30km/h
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