Heavy Rain Warning Issued Across Thailand
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall across the country over the next 24 hours due to a monsoon trough and low-pressure system, with risks of flash floods particularly in northern and northeastern regions experiencin
The Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall in scattered areas across Thailand over the next 24 hours due to a monsoon trough passing through Myanmar, northern Laos, and a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam, combined with strong southwest monsoon winds affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
Residents are warned to be cautious of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water, which may cause flash floods, flash runoff, and overflowing banks, particularly in hillside areas near water channels and low-lying zones. Northern Thailand faces 60 percent thunderstorm coverage with heavy rain in provinces including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Lampun, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun, with temperatures between 22–28 degrees Celsius minimum and 32–36 degrees maximum and southwest winds at 10–20 km/hour.
The northeast region similarly experiences 60 percent thunderstorm coverage with heavy rain in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani, with temperatures between 24–26 degrees minimum and 32–35 degrees maximum. The central region shows 40 percent thunderstorm coverage in Lopburi, Saraburi, and Kanchanaburi with temperatures between 23–27 degrees minimum and 34–36 degrees maximum. The eastern region faces 60 percent thunderstorm coverage in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chanthaburi, and Trat with temperatures between 25–28 degrees minimum and 31–34 degrees maximum and winds at 20–35 km/hour.
For the southern region, the west coast (Ranong and Phang Nga) expects 60 percent thunderstorm coverage with heavy rain, while temperatures range from 24–28 degrees minimum to 32–35 degrees maximum. From Phuket northward, southwest winds reach 20–40 km/hour with sea waves 2–3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms. From Krabi southward, winds are 15–35 km/hour with waves 1–2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters during storms. Bangkok and surrounding areas face 60 percent thunderstorm coverage with temperatures between 27–29 degrees minimum and 33–35 degrees maximum.
Fishermen in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are advised to navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm areas, while small vessels in the upper Andaman should remain ashore during this period.
