Thailand Weather Updates
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Weather warning as 38 provinces braced for heavy rainfall
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning today, with 38 provinces expected to experience rainfall despite a general decrease in precipitation. Heavy rains are particularly forecasted for the eastern and southern regions, affecting 60% of these areas. A weakening southwest monsoon currently covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low-pressure area…
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Severe monsoon warning issued for Thailand with heavy rainfall
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe monsoon conditions across Thailand, particularly in the northeast and eastern regions, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Residents are advised to be cautious of sudden flooding and flash floods, while the sea will experience waves up to 2 metres high, prompting advisories for sailors to avoid navigating the Gulf…
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Heavy rains and flash floods to hit 31 Thai provinces tomorrow
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast for tomorrow, warning that heavy rains will hit 31 provinces, with two regions expected to be particularly affected. The forecast predicts that 70% of the areas in these regions will experience significant rainfall, and the public is advised to be cautious of potential dangers such as flash floods and forest runoff.…
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Minor earthquakes strike Chiang Rai twice in an hour
An earthquake struck Chiang Rai province twice within an hour, both with a magnitude of 1.4. The incidents occurred without any immediate reports of tremors. An earthquake with a magnitude of 1.4 was reported in Chiang Rai province twice within an hour. According to the Earthquake Surveillance Division of the Meteorological Department, the first earthquake occurred at 1.59am today, August…
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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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Heavy rain warning for 55 Thai provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe rainfall across 55 provinces, particularly affecting the eastern, northern, and northeastern regions, as well as Bangkok. The public has been advised to stay vigilant for potential flash floods and landslides. The TMD forecasts heavy rain due to a moderate southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the upper…
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Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for northern Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning today, indicating heavy rainfall across the northern regions, with 80% of the area expected to be affected. People are advised to be cautious of flash floods and sudden water surges. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast predicts moderate southwesterly monsoon winds over the upper Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the upper Gulf of Thailand.…
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Prachin Buri residents forced out of their homes by flash floods
Residents of Prachin Buri have been camping in tents by the roadside for five consecutive days after flash floods from Khao Yai and Thap Lan National Parks inundated their homes. Twenty-two households are affected, with water levels still over 60 centimetres. Heavy rains over several days caused flash floods to surge from Khao Yai and Thap Lan National Parks, flooding…
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Flooding in Chanthaburi leaves man dead after vomiting blood
Flooding in Chanthaburi has turned homes into islands, and a 52 year old man suffering from a severe illness has died after vomiting blood. Despite his family’s desperate call for rescue, they could not reach him in time. Police, doctors, and rescue workers had to use off-road vehicles and flat-bottom boats to retrieve the body. Officers received a report yesterday,…
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Bangkok and five provinces face flood threat from high tides
Bangkok and five other provinces are on alert for potential floods due to high tides and continuous rainfall expected to persist tomorrow. The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) forecasted that elevated sea levels and ongoing downpours from August 2 to 8 will cause rivers to swell, posing a threat to low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong,…
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Heavy rain warning for 46 provinces, North hit hardest
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain in 46 provinces today, with the northern region expected to be hit the hardest, affecting 80% of the area. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential floods and flash floods. The TMD forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, predicting a moderate monsoon trough passing over the…
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Severe flooding devastates Kanchanaburi fish farmers
Severe flooding and flash floods have devastated over 100 fish farmers in Kanchanaburi, causing damages worth more than 235 million baht. The disaster struck several districts between July 25 and 30, leading to substantial agricultural losses. Deputy Governor of Kanchanaburi Athisan Intra reported that flash floods and overflowing rivers have inundated homes and agricultural properties in Thong Pha Phum, Sangkhla…
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Severe flooding in Chanthaburi and Trat amid relentless rainfall
Severe flooding gripped Chanthaburi and Trat yesterday, as relentless rainfall continued to batter the regions. Heavy downpours, driven by the convergence of the monsoon trough over northern Thailand and upper Laos along with a moderate southwest monsoon, have caused significant water accumulation in these eastern provinces, according to Paitoon Kengkarnchang from the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR). To…
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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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Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Pattaya and Na Kluea
Heavy rain and strong winds battered the coastal areas of Pattaya and Na Kluea today, causing significant damage to property and infrastructure. The Meteorological Department of Thailand predicted heavy rain in 80% of the area, focusing particularly on the Eastern region and Bangkok. Additionally, the Southern Andaman coast and the Gulf of Thailand were expected to experience waves up to…
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Heavy rain and high waves to hit 34 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain from today until tomorrow, affecting 34 provinces, with risks of flooding and forest runoffs. High waves exceeding 2 metres are also expected at sea. Rainy conditions are anticipated over the holiday period, as the TMD forecasts weather between today and tomorrow, July 28. A moderate southwest monsoon is…
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Mae Sot hit by severe flooding as Moei River overflows
Heavy rainfall over the past four days in Mae Sot, Tak province has caused the Moei River to overflow, rising 1.2 metres above its banks and flooding multiple villages. Emergency services are working around the clock to assist affected residents. Continuous downpours in Mae Sot have led to significant flooding, impacting several communities. The Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict Municipality reported…
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Heavy rain to batter 23 provinces in Thailand including Bangkok
Heavy rain is expected to batter 23 provinces today, with Bangkok also facing a 70% chance of severe downpours. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of flash floods and forest runoffs, urging residents to stay alert and take precautions. TMD forecasts that the eastern and western regions of the northern part of Thailand will experience very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the…
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Heavy rainfall and high sea waves expected across Thailand
Monsoons have covered the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, leading to heavy rainfall in the north, east, and Bangkok. High sea waves are expected, and sailors are advised to exercise caution. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) weather forecast for the next 24 hours reveals a moderate southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf…
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Heavy rain warning issued for 30 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning of heavy rainfall across 30 provinces, advising caution for potential flash floods and forest runoffs. Bangkok and surrounding regions are expected to experience rainfall over 60% of the area, while the sea waves could reach up to 2 metres high. The TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours at 11pm…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain amid monsoon and storm warnings
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warned residents and holidaymakers to brace themselves for heavy rain over the next ten days, highlighting periods of reduced rainfall and times when heavy downpours are expected. A strong monsoon and a tropical storm on the horizon necessitate vigilance and monitoring. The TMD updated its daily cumulative rainfall forecast (every 24 hours: from 7am to…
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Heavy rains trigger flash floods and mudslides in Ubon Ratchathani
Heavy rains battered Ubon Ratchathani throughout the night, causing flash floods and mudslides that damaged over 100 homes and swept away personal belongings. Early today, July 21, officials reported that the situation had stabilised but left significant damage behind. Relentless rain pounded Ubon Ratchathani province overnight, leading to flash floods and mudslides from the mountain ranges. This natural disaster inundated…
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Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings issued for 50 provinces
Heavy rainfall is expected across 50 provinces today, with 70% of these areas, including Bangkok, set to experience significant downpours. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of potential flash floods and forest runoffs due to the weather conditions. The TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours, noting that a monsoon trough is passing over the upper northern and…
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Heavy rain warning issued for Bangkok and other regions
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain across Bangkok today, July 19. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas, and those in hillside areas should be cautious of flash floods. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates a strong monsoon trough crossing the upper northern and upper northeastern regions, combined with a moderately strong southwest monsoon covering…
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Floods disrupt Khon Kaen, submerging homes across two districts
Floodwaters have inundated Khon Kaen province, particularly affecting the districts of Mancha Khiri and Ban Phai, with the intense rainfall submerging homes up to their roofs. Route 2062 in Mancha Khiri, near the Suan Mon area of the Suan Mon sub-district, today, July 17, was submerged due to overflow from the Chi Rong Canal, extending for over 300 metres. Additionally,…
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Phuket cleanup in full swing after storm wreaks havoc
Teams of workers are diligently clearing debris across Phuket after a severe storm struck the island overnight. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reported that the storm brought intense rain and winds reaching up to 68 kilometres per hour, causing significant disruption. The municipalities of Wichit and Thepkrasattri confirmed that several trees were uprooted, minor flooding occurred, and there was damage…
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Heavy rain breach reservoir and bridge in northeast Thailand
Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Maha Sarakham, causing the Huai Chiang Kham Reservoir to develop a significant leak, resulting in a flood that has submerged thousands of rai of paddy fields. The deluge has also led to the collapse of the Huai Chiang Kham Bridge, situated between Ban Kam Pi and Ban Lao Yaw. Continuous downpours in the Non-Rasi subdistrict, Borabue…
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Chiang Mai earthquake causes tremors, no major damage
An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, causing noticeable tremors but no reported injuries or significant damage to buildings. Local officials have been instructed to conduct thorough inspections of the area to assess potential impacts. A 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mae Na Chon area of Mae Chaem district yesterday at 11.04pm, with a…
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Heavy rain inundates Bangkok and surrounding regions
Heavy rain has inundated Bangkok and the surrounding areas today, covering 70% of the region. The northeastern and eastern parts of Thailand are experiencing the most severe weather conditions. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, extending into a…
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Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and flash floods this week
Thailand faces an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall from today to July 18, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in Bangkok. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for the entire country. The Thai Meteorological Department, led by Gorravee Sitthichivapak, announced that from today to July 18, a strong monsoon trough will pass…
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