Get your brollies out, folks, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is sounding the alarm today, predicting relentless downpours across 29 provinces. Yes, that includes Bangkok! Brace yourselves, as about 40% of the city could face a serious soaking.
Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flash floods, forest runoffs, and landslides, especially in mountainous regions and low-lying areas.
The current weather conditions are attributed to a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Additionally, low-pressure areas are situated over northern Laos and Vietnam.
The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are experiencing moderate winds, with waves in the upper Andaman Sea reaching approximately 2 metres. Meanwhile, waves in the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are between 1 and 2 metres.
In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed 2 metres. Mariners in these regions are urged to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
In northern Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with heavy rain predicted in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, and Tak provinces. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 35°C, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
In the northeastern region, 40% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain expected in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, and Nakhon Phanom provinces. Temperatures are expected to be between 23°C and 35°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will see thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly in Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi provinces. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 35°C, with southwest winds at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In eastern Thailand, 40% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 34°C, with southwest winds blowing at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are expected to be 1 to 2 metres high, rising above 2 metres in thunderstorm areas.
In the southern region (eastern coast), thunderstorms will affect 60% of the area, with heavy rain forecasted in Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Temperatures will be between 23°C and 34°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. Sea conditions include waves around 1 metre high, rising to 1 to 2 metres offshore and above 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms.
For the southern region (western coast), 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 33°C.
From Phuket northwards, southwest winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, and waves are around 2 metres high, increasing in thunderstorm areas. From Krabi southwards, southwest winds are at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves between 1 and 2 metres, rising above 2 metres in thunderstorm areas.
Bangkok and its surrounding areas will face thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 35°C. Southwest winds will blow at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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