Thailand braces for heavy rain as Typhoon Kajiki approaches
Flash flood risk grows as storms sweep across Thailand
Today, August 25, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for 35 provinces in Thailand, predicting heavy rainfall over 70% of areas, including Bangkok.
The influence of Typhoon Kajiki is anticipated to affect several provinces. Over the next 24 hours, Thailand is expected to experience significant rainfall in parts of the upper north, the upper northeast, the east, and the west coast of the south. Residents in Nan, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Trat, Ranong, and Phang Nga are advised to be cautious of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flash floods.
The prevailing southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is intensifying, causing rough sea conditions. In the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to reach 2 to 3 metres, with thunderstorms potentially bringing waves over 3 metres.
The lower Andaman Sea will see waves of around 2 metres, with similar conditions expected during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution, especially in smaller boats, which should avoid venturing out at this time.
Typhoon Kajiki, currently located in the upper South China Sea, is projected to move towards northern Vietnam, weakening into a tropical storm by August 25 and further decreasing to a depression as it moves into Laos by the morning of August 26.
The storm is expected to weaken further into a low-pressure cell over Nan province by the evening of August 26, resulting in heavy to very heavy rain across several regions, particularly in the upper northeast and north, from August 25 to August 27.
Weather forecast
Thunderstorms over 70% of the north, with strong winds and heavy rain in Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C, with highs of 30 to 35°C.
The northeast will also see similar conditions, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani.
Central Thailand will experience thunderstorms over 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, and Nakhon Pathom.
The east will see thunderstorms affecting 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
The south, on the east coast, will have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain expected in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Chumphon.
Meanwhile, the west coast of the south will experience thunderstorms over 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas are expected to have thunderstorms over 70% of the area, mostly in the afternoon to evening, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 27°C and highs of 31 to 33°C.
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