Today's Weather: Meteorological Department Names 55 Provinces Under Heavy Rain Alert, Bangkok Faces Full Impact

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather alert for 55 provinces on May 5, 2569, warning of thunderstorms affecting 60 percent of areas in the central region, with Bangkok and surrounding areas experiencing full impact. Strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall are expected across upper Thailand due to a high-pressure system and cold air mass from China covering the Northeast and South China Sea. Residents are urged to avoid open areas, large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare protective measures for crops and livestock while monitoring their health during weather changes.

The Southern region will experience scattered thunderstorms from easterly and southeasterly winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, Southern Thailand, and Andaman Sea. From May 6-8, 2569, rainfall will increase with heavy showers in some areas of lower Southern Thailand due to an easterly wind wave. Sea conditions in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea will have waves approximately 1 meter high, with areas under thunderstorms experiencing waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are advised to exercise extra caution and avoid thunderstorm areas.

Air quality in upper Thailand is currently at good to moderate levels with dust and haze accumulation, aided by rainfall in some areas. Regional forecasts include: Northern region with 40 percent thunderstorms and hail in Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces; Northeast region with 40 percent thunderstorms and heavy rain in areas including Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani; Central region with 60 percent thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain affecting Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon; Eastern region with 60 percent thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces; and Southern Eastern Coast with 30 percent thunderstorms in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Yala provinces.