Today's Weather: Meteorological Department Warns of Monsoon Downpours Across 53 Provinces
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy monsoon rains across 53 provinces over the next 24 hours, with risks of flash floods in foothill and low-lying areas, while the upper Andaman Sea faces waves exceeding 3 meters during stor
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in the upper northern and northeastern regions, particularly in the western and eastern sections of southern Thailand over the next 24 hours, driven by strong southwest monsoon winds covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand. Residents are warned of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water that may cause flash floods and flash flooding, especially in foothill areas near water channels and low-lying regions. Health precautions during weather changes are also recommended. Wave conditions in the upper Andaman Sea are moderate to strong, with waves 2-3 meters high and exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand have waves 1-2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters during thunderstorms. Fishing boats should proceed with caution and avoid thunderstorm areas, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore. Detailed forecasts for each region include: Northern region with 40 percent thunderstorm coverage and heavy rain in Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces; Northeastern region with 70 percent coverage and heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani; Central region with 70 percent coverage and heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Lopburi, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi; Eastern region with 60 percent coverage and heavy to very heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat; Southern east coast with 60 percent coverage and heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla; Southern west coast with 70 percent coverage and heavy to very heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
