Monsoon Warning: Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Across 47 Thai Provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy monsoon rains and flash flooding across 47 provinces over the next 24 hours, with northern and northeastern regions most at risk. High seas of 2–3 meters are expected in the Andaman Sea and
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, with particularly intense downpours expected in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions. A monsoon trough is moving through the upper northern and northeastern areas, combining with a strong southwestern monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution due to risks of sudden flooding and flash floods, particularly in foothill areas and low-lying zones near water drainage routes. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm zones. Fishermen are advised to navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms, while small boats should remain ashore. Typhoon Dolphin, currently in the Pacific Ocean, is forecast to pass through Okinawa, Japan, on August 6–7 and is expected to make landfall in Zhejiang Province, China, on August 9–10, with no direct impact on Thailand. Regional weather forecasts show thunderstorms covering 60–70 percent of areas across northern, northeastern, central, and eastern zones, with temperatures ranging from 22–36 degrees Celsius and southwesterly winds at 10–40 km/h depending on region.
