Weather Alert: Meteorological Department Names 36 Provinces for Heavy Rainfall Warning
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall across 36 provinces over the next 24 hours due to the southwest monsoon, with risks of flash floods in hilly and low-lying areas. Rough sea conditions are expected in the Andaman
The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rain in scattered areas across the North, Upper Northeast, East, and South regions over the next 24 hours due to the moderate southwest monsoon system covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand, combined with southerly and southeast winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea to northern Thailand, alongside a low-pressure zone over northern Vietnam.
The public is urged to exercise caution against dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall, which may cause flash floods and flash flooding, particularly in areas with steep slopes near waterways and low-lying areas. Residents should also monitor their health during this period of changing weather conditions.
Sea conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are moderately rough. The upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand have waves approximately 2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea and lower Gulf of Thailand have waves of 1-2 meters. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen in these areas are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
Regional forecasts from 6 AM today to 6 AM tomorrow:
North: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampoon, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 23-25°C, High 33-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
Upper Northeast: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, and Sakon Nakhon provinces. Low 24-25°C, High 34-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
Central: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, and Ayutthaya provinces. Low 24-26°C, High 34-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
East: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Low 25-27°C, High 30-35°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h. Sea waves approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
South (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani provinces. Low 24-26°C, High 34-36°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves 1-2 meters nearshore, approximately 2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
South (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi provinces. Low 23-26°C, High 32-35°C. From Phuket northward: Southwest winds 20-35 km/h with waves approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Krabi southward: Southwest winds 15-35 km/h with waves 1-2 meters.
