Heavy Rain Warning for Central, East, South Thailand and Bangkok
Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for central, eastern and southern regions, including Bangkok, with a 60% chance of downpours. The forecast predicts thunderstorms, strong winds and possible flash floods, especially in mountainous and low-lying areas. Sea conditions in the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand may see waves over two metres, advising mariners to exercise caution.
The 24-hour forecast shows central, eastern and southern Thailand experiencing thunderstorms covering about 60% of the area, with heavy rain and gusty winds in places. Provinces such as Lopburi, Saraburi, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Nakhon Pathom in the central region; Nakhon Nayok, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat in the east; and Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat in the eastern south, as well as Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun in the western south, are expected to see the rain. Temperatures will range from lows of 21‑27°C to highs of 32‑35°C, with easterly to southeasterly winds of 10‑30 km/h. Sea waves in the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand may exceed two metres in thunderstorm areas, prompting mariners to check routes and avoid sailing in stormy conditions.
