Meteorological Department of Thailand
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Thailand News
Scorchio alert: Thailand heats up as summer season arrives
Get ready to sizzle, because the Director-General of the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) declared that the kingdom will step straight into the scorching summer season on February 28. This marks the start of a few sweltering months ahead, promising a mix of high temperatures and occasional summer storms. TMD chief Sukanya Yawincharn made the announcement today, February 21, based…
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Thailand News
Scorching summer alert: Thailand to sizzle with record highs
The Land of Smiles is about to feel the heat, according to the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) which is forecasting an intense, scorching, summer season from late February till mid-May. Temperatures are predicted to soar to a blistering 42-43 degrees Celsius, with sporadic thunderstorms offering a fleeting respite from the inferno. In the northern regions, residents are in for a…
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Thailand News
Heavy rain warning in Thailand as temperatures drop
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 8th weather warning for heavy rain, identifying key provinces that will be most affected. Temperatures will drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius (°C) across many regions. A moderate high-pressure system persists over upper Thailand and the South China Sea, causing cooler temperatures in the northern, northeastern, and central areas of Thailand.…
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Thailand News
Freezing cold: TMD warns as temperatures dip across Thailand
Cold weather is set to sweep across Thailand, with the Meteorological Department (TMD) warning of another wave of chilly air descending from China. Temperatures are predicted to drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius (°C), with Bangkok experiencing lows of 20°C and frost expected in mountainous areas. The TMD forecasts that the high-pressure system or moderate cool air mass from…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Monsoon mayhem: 32 provinces in for a ‘downpour’ of trouble
Heavy monsoon rains are expected to affect 32 provinces today, including Bangkok, with 70% of the area experiencing substantial rainfall. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued warnings for potential flash floods and landslides. Thailand is set to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the next 24 hours, with significant downpours anticipated in the northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and southern…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Monsoon rains to hit 39 provinces in Thailand, flash flood warnings
Heavy monsoon rains are expected to lash 39 provinces across Thailand, with severe weather warnings issued for potential flash floods and runoff. Bangkok is also bracing for significant rainfall, with 70% of the area anticipated to be affected. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a monsoon trough is moving through Myanmar and…
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Phuket News
Rain check: Floodgates open as downpours dampen Phuket spirits
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) released an updated report on the recent flooding in Phuket, following heavy rains that caused significant disruption across the popular holiday resort island. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes, while landslides and fallen trees rendered several routes impassable. The TMD highlighted that water levels in Kathu had largely decreased, making most roads passable, including those…
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Thailand News
Brace for impact: Torrential downpours set to soak Thailand
Thailand is set to be drenched as a fierce weather system promises torrential downpours, sparking concerns of flash floods and hazardous conditions. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has issued an urgent warning for residents to brace for torrential downpours, with Bangkok and its surrounding areas facing a 70% chance of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. A relatively strong southwest monsoon…