Thailand heat up by 3°C, PM2.5 levels to rise across regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning about an increase in temperatures by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius across Thailand and a likely rise in PM2.5 toxic dust levels, affecting nearly all regions. The south will experience rain, with residents advised to take health precautions until today, February 6.
The 24-hour weather forecast predicts weakening high-pressure systems over northeast Thailand, leading to higher temperatures and morning fog in the northern regions. Despite the rise in temperature, the north remains cool to cold, with the northeast, central, east, and south experiencing cooler mornings.
Mountain summits are expected to be cold to very cold, with residents encouraged to stay healthy amidst changing weather conditions. Caution is advised when travelling through foggy areas.
Moderate easterly winds are affecting the lower Gulf of Thailand and the south, bringing light rain to some areas. Waves in the lower Gulf are moderate, reaching 1 to 2 metres, and sailors are urged to exercise caution.
The current weather conditions are contributing to dust and haze accumulation in the north, central regions, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas, and the east. The levels are moderate to fairly high, with a tendency to remain stable or increase due to weakening winds.
In the north, the weather is cool to cold with morning fog, temperatures ranging from 15 to 21 degrees Celsius, and highs of 31 to 35 degrees Celsius. Mountain areas will experience very cold conditions with lows between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds will reach speeds of 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
The northeast will see cool weather with morning fog, temperatures rising by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, with lows of 16 to 20 degrees Celsius and highs of 32 to 35 degrees Celsius. Mountain tops will be cool to cold, with lows between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius. Northeast winds are expected to blow at speeds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, cool weather with morning fog is expected, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 24 degrees Celsius and highs of 33 to 36 degrees Celsius. Easterly winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The east will also experience cool weather with morning fog, a slight rise in temperature, lows of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, and highs of 32 to 35 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds will blow at speeds of 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, and the sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to about 1 metre offshore.
The southern east coast will have cool mornings with light rain in some areas, particularly in the lower region. Temperatures will range from 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, with highs of 30 to 34 degrees Celsius.
From Nakhon Si Thammarat upwards, northeast winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high. From Songkhla downwards, eastern winds will reach speeds of 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves between 1 and 2 metres high.
The southern west coast will have cool mornings with sporadic light rain, with lows of 22 to 24 degrees Celsius and highs of 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. Easterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high, increasing offshore, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will see morning fog with a slight temperature increase, lows of 22 to 25 degrees Celsius, and highs of 33 to 35 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
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