Rainfall

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for rising temperatures and scattered rainfall

    Thailand braces for rising temperatures and scattered rainfall

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for today, highlighting scattered rainfall in the southern, northeastern, and eastern regions of Thailand. Simultaneously, the entire country is experiencing a temperature increase of 1 to 2°C, urging citizens to brace for changing weather conditions. The next 24 hours will see the weakening high-pressure or cold air mass covering the…

  • Thailand NewsIncreased rainfall forecast for Bangkok and surrounding areas

    Increased rainfall forecast for Bangkok and surrounding areas

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts increased rainfall over the next 10 days, from today until July 11. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are expected to experience afternoon and evening showers. TMD has updated its daily rainfall forecast, covering 24 hours from 7am. The forecast is based on data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and…

  • Thailand NewsIncreased rainfall unlikely to cause 2011-like floods, says ONWR

    Increased rainfall unlikely to cause 2011-like floods, says ONWR

    Increased rainfall expected in the coming weeks due to the La Nina phenomenon is unlikely to lead to a repeat of the devastating 2011 floods, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR). ONWR Chief Surasee Kittimonthon confirmed that weather reports predicting less frequent rain this year suggest a low likelihood of major flooding similar to the 2011…

  • Thailand NewsSlippery roads send bus sliding into median in Ayutthaya

    Slippery roads send bus sliding into median in Ayutthaya

    Heavy rainfall and slippery roads have led to a series of accidents, including a bus carrying over 30 passengers that veered off into a median strip. The incident occurred at 4am today in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The night-long downpour in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya resulted in extremely slippery road conditions. A white six-wheel truck with Yasothon registration lost…

  • Thailand NewsFlooding in Nakhon Ratchasima boosts income with tadpole sales

    Flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima boosts income with tadpole sales

    Heavy rainfall in Nakhon Ratchasima has led to flooding in several areas, prompting locals to catch tadpoles in rice fields. These tadpoles are used in traditional dishes, reducing household expenses and generating additional income as they sell for 300 baht per kilogramme. Recent reports indicate that various parts of Nakhon Ratchasima province have experienced rainfall, which has moistened the soil…

  • Thailand NewsTorrential May downpour turns Bang Saray into river

    Torrential May downpour turns Bang Saray into river

    Relentless rain wreaked havoc across Bang Saray, transforming streets into rivers and causing chaos for locals. Since the crack of dawn yesterday, unyielding rain transformed Bang Saray in Sattahip District into a watery maze, inundating Sukhumvit Road and nearby areas. The deluge overwhelmed drainage systems, plunging streets into chaos and triggering severe traffic snarls. The downpour hit Sukhumvit Road hardest,…

  • Thailand NewsFroggy forecast: Rain brings ‘eung pao’ craze, hopping sales in Phayao

    Froggy forecast: Rain brings ‘eung pao’ craze, hopping sales in Phayao

    The onset of rain in Phayao province sparked a flurry of activity as the local delicacy, eung pao, better known as balloon frog, became available for a limited time, leading to bustling markets and a significant boost in income for local villagers. Selling for as much as 600 baht per kilogramme, these creatures are a source of culinary delight and…

  • Thailand NewsTen days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations

    Ten days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted rainfall for the next 10 days, from January 22 to 31. The TMD anticipate thunderstorms in the northern, central and upper northeastern regions, with a temperature rise expected. The forecast was updated today, January 22, from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). From January 22 to 26, a moderate to strong mass…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s ONWR issues flash flood warning for five southern provinces

    Thailand’s ONWR issues flash flood warning for five southern provinces

    The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) issued a warning for potential flash floods and forest runoff in five southern provinces in Thailand, following the forecast of increased rainfall due to a northeastern monsoon covering the Gulf of Thailand and the south. Samroeng Sangphuwong, Deputy Secretary-General of the ONWR, disclosed the alert today. The advisory, which is the fifth of…

  • Thailand NewsTMD predicts Thunderstorms across the country with heavy rainfall in Bangkok

    TMD predicts Thunderstorms across the country with heavy rainfall in Bangkok

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for today’s weather, predicting thunderstorms across 35 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience heavy rainfall covering 60% of its area. The southern region is anticipated to be hit hardest, with sudden flash floods posing a danger due to heavy rainfalls. This weather pattern is due to a high-pressure system or cool air…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesFlood warning issued as heavy rains threaten southern Thailand

    Flood warning issued as heavy rains threaten southern Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning today about the weather conditions in Thailand. The northern part of the country is experiencing morning fog and increasing rainfall. Simultaneously, the southern region is facing substantial downpours, causing a sudden risk of flooding and rapid forest runoff. The high-pressure weather system or cold air mass that covers the northern part…

  • Thailand NewsSevere flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima sparks fears of 1980 disaster repeat

    Severe flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima sparks fears of 1980 disaster repeat

    Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima causing residents to hastily evacuate their homes. The situation has raised concerns of a repeat of the devastating floods of 1980. The Thai authorities are closely monitoring the situation, especially in the Lam Takhong area. Khao Yai National Park Head, Chaiya Huay Hongs Thong, reported that the depression storm has led to…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMajor landslide warning for 45 provinces as Thailand braces for heavy rainfall due to tropical storm

    Major landslide warning for 45 provinces as Thailand braces for heavy rainfall due to tropical storm

    Continual rainfall appears to be holding Thailand under its reign. The Thai Meteorology Department (TMD) warned of potential landslides in 45 provinces, including Bangkok. The precipitation accumulation could lead to sudden flooding and running forest water in the northern, eastern, and western southern provinces. Residents in these locations are advised to be cautious, especially around mountainous areas, or near river…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesUnyielding monsoon rains trigger flood and landslide alerts in 44 Thailand provinces

    Unyielding monsoon rains trigger flood and landslide alerts in 44 Thailand provinces

    According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), an unbroken spread of rainfall is affecting 44 provinces across Thailand, with a heavy downfall of 80% covering areas including Bangkok. The relentless rain is forecasted to continue into the next 24 hours. The TMD warns of potential dangers with flash floods and landslides being a significant concern, particularly in low-lying areas, and…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMonsoon warning for 46 Thai provinces: Rainfall, thunderstorms, and choppy seas

    Monsoon warning for 46 Thai provinces: Rainfall, thunderstorms, and choppy seas

    The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning today of a southwest monsoon causing thunderstorms throughout the country. The alert specified significant rainfall projected across 46 provinces, both north and south, covering 40% of the country’s north and south. The population should be vigilant due to the inherent danger at this time. The southwest monsoon now covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall predicted across 41 Thai provinces, with potential flash floods

    Heavy rainfall predicted across 41 Thai provinces, with potential flash floods

    The Thai Meteorological Department today reported forecasts of continued rainfall affecting 41 provinces, with 60% of the territories, including Bangkok, expected to experience heavy rainfall. The tropical depression in the southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea and Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand as well. This, combined with a considerable low-pressure system based in northern Vietnam, is causing persistent…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain alert: 39 Thai provinces including Bangkok braced for potential floods

    Heavy rain alert: 39 Thai provinces including Bangkok braced for potential floods

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued an advisory for continuous rain over many parts of the country. A total of 39 provinces, including the capital city of Bangkok, are expected to experience heavy rainfall, covering 60% of these areas. The TMD forewarned residents in these regions to be on guard for potential flash floods and land runoff from today onwards.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSevere weather alert: 45 Thai provinces to experience heavy rain

    Severe weather alert: 45 Thai provinces to experience heavy rain

    The Thai Meteorological Department issued a severe weather warning as a depression is set to bring heavy rainfall to 45 provinces, including Bangkok. In the wake of the monsoon, the southern region is expected to witness the worst conditions, with waves expected to reach up to 2 to 3 metres high. Today’s weather conditions are further complicated due to the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMonsoon surge raises flood risk across Thailand: 47 provinces on high alert

    Monsoon surge raises flood risk across Thailand: 47 provinces on high alert

    Swelling rainfall across Thailand, spurred by the increasing strength of a monsoon coupled with an area of low atmospheric pressure, has compelled the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) to warn that 47 provinces could face potentially hazardous situations. Over the next 24 hours, it predicts 60% of their areas will face heavy rain, with the severity being the most significant in…

  • Economy NewsIncreased rainfall lowers vegetable prices in Buriram, boosting local market sales

    Increased rainfall lowers vegetable prices in Buriram, boosting local market sales

    In Buriram, increased rainfall has led to a reduction in vegetable prices, as local farmers can now grow more crops. A drop in price has been observed for several vegetables, resulting in smiles at the local market, despite some imported produce maintaining higher prices. The survey of fresh vegetable prices at the Buriram market revealed that many types, such as…

  • World NewsExtreme rainfall impacts China’s rice yields, study reveals

    Extreme rainfall impacts China’s rice yields, study reveals

    Extreme rainfall has reduced China’s rice yields by 8% over the past two decades, according to a study led by researchers from the country. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Food, discovered that the effects of extreme rainfall on rice yields were similar to those of extreme heat. Projections show that by the end of this century, extreme…

  • Environment NewsThailand’s northern regions to experience decrease in air pollution due to rainfall

    Thailand’s northern regions to experience decrease in air pollution due to rainfall

    Air pollution in Thailand’s northern regions is expected to decrease between tomorrow and Monday due to rainfall, bringing relief to an area where over 2.4 million people have experienced health problems connected to smog, according to the Public Health Ministry. Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the public health permanent secretary, reported yesterday that the PM2.5 levels detected in the north ranged from…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesFlash flood warning issued for 9 provinces in southern Thailand

    Flash flood warning issued for 9 provinces in southern Thailand

    Heavy rain and flash flooding is expected to continue on southern Thailand‘s east coast for at least another two days, from December 9-10, according to the Songkhla Meteorological Centre. A monsoon from the northeast is moving southward to the Gulf of Thailand and a second monsoon is moving northward through upper Malaysia, said the centre. Heavy rainfall is expected today,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesTropical Storm Noru is about to hit Thailand

    Tropical Storm Noru is about to hit Thailand

    Tropical Storm Noru has been brewing in the Pacific Ocean and is on its way to Thailand, according to the Meteorological Department. Noru is expected to cause isolated and heavy rainfall in northern and northeastern Thailand from Tuesday to Thursday (September 27-29). A tropical depression just east of the Philippines intensified into a tropical storm on Friday at around 1pm.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMore rain forecast for Thailand as storm Kompasu makes landfall in Vietnam

    More rain forecast for Thailand as storm Kompasu makes landfall in Vietnam

    Parts of Thailand are braced for more wet weather as Tropical Storm Kompasu makes landfall in upper Vietnam. The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain for the north-east of the country, while several other regions will be affected by the seasonal monsoon conditions. The Bangkok Post reports that Kompasu’s wind speed has recorded a high of 100 kilometres…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesFlood warning issued for Bangkok

    Flood warning issued for Bangkok

    Despite officials hoping for a reduction in the heavy rainfall and flooding affecting many parts of Thailand, it seems the situation is not easing yet. Residents in Bangkok, along the capital’s Chao Phraya River, have been put on high alert over potential flooding. The Bangkok Post reports that the warning comes as 3,000 cubic metres of water per second flows…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok residents warned of flooding risk as torrential rain forecast this week

    Bangkok residents warned of flooding risk as torrential rain forecast this week

    The Meteorological Department has warned of the risk of flooding in Bangkok as a result of torrential rainfall forecast for this week. The capital has been experiencing wet weather for 3 weeks in a row now, meaning the water level in eastern Bangkok canals is already high. Bangkok governor, Aswin Kwanmuang, says water pumps need to be deployed to drain…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesTorrential rain warning for Thailand as Tropical Storm Conson approaches

    Torrential rain warning for Thailand as Tropical Storm Conson approaches

    Batten down the hatches, there’s some heavy rainfall coming in the next 24 hours and most of the country will get it. The Thai Meteorological Department says the approach of Tropical Storm Conson means most regions are in for some very wet conditions. Conson is currently moving in a north-westerly direction, across the central Philippines, headed for Vietnam. Over the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMore wet weather on the way, heavy showers forecast for the South

    More wet weather on the way, heavy showers forecast for the South

    Most parts of the country, including Bangkok, the north-east, the south, and the east, are in for more rain from today. The Thai Meteorological Department says some areas will experience heavy rainfall as a result of the prevailing strong south-westerly monsoon. Areas on the Andaman coast and the Gulf of Thailand can expect heavy showers, while in the north of…

  • Thailand NewsThis Saturday marks the first day of Thailand’s rainy season

    This Saturday marks the first day of Thailand’s rainy season

    Saturday, May 15, Thailand will mark the official start of the 2021 rainy season, with 5 to 10% more rainfall expected compared to last year. The Thai Meteorological Department says the first half of the rainy season, from now until July, the total amount of rain is expected to be 10% more than the average, while the second half of the…