Thailand Issues Flood Warning for 35 Provinces
Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued flood warnings for 35 provinces across northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern regions due to heavy monsoon rains and a low-pressure system, with flash flooding risks particularly in foo
On July 15, 2569, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in scattered areas across northern, northeastern, eastern, and western southern regions due to the moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, alongside a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. Residents in affected areas are urged to be cautious of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated rain, which may cause flash flooding and flash floods, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones.
Wave conditions in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will weaken to moderate strength with waves approximately 2 meters high. The lower Andaman Sea and lower Gulf of Thailand will have waves of 1-2 meters, while areas with thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are advised to proceed with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas.
Detailed regional forecast from 18:00 today to 18:00 tomorrow:
**Northern Region**: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly around Mae Hong Son, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 23-25°C, high 32-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
**Northeastern Region**: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly around Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Low 23-25°C, high 33-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
**Central Region**: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly around Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon provinces. Low 23-26°C, high 34-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
**Eastern Region**: Thunderstorms in 60% of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly around Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Low 24-27°C, high 31-34°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h. Seas with waves approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
**Southern Region (Eastern Coast)**: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly around Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. Low 23-25°C, high 32-35°C. From Surat Thani northward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, seas with waves 1-2 meters nearshore and approximately 2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: southwest winds 15-35 km/h, seas with waves approximately 1 meter nearshore and 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
**Southern Region (Western Coast)**: Thunderstorms in 60% of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly around Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi provinces. Low 24-26°C, high 30-34°C. From Phuket northward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, seas with waves approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Krabi southward: southwest winds 15-35 km/h.
