Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a severe weather alert covering 33 provinces, forecasting ongoing heavy downpours, particularly across the southern territories, where 70% of the region is expected to feel the brunt of the downpours. The constant heavy showers raise the potential for sudden, unexpected flash floods.
The danger is considerably heightened in the southern areas of the country, where residents are strongly advised to remain watchful of the relentless rainfall and the accumulated precipitation, which could trigger flash floods and forest run-offs. The risk is especially dire in hillside locations near water bodies and low-lying areas.
The high-pressure air mass enveloping the northern and northeastern regions is gradually weakening, which will result in reduced rainfall in these parts. Concurrently, the monsoon trough is presently osculating through the middle, cutting a path across the upper southern parts, the upper Gulf of Thailand, and the eastern areas.
This weather pattern, coupled with the prevailing southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, the lower southern provinces, and the Gulf of Thailand, is causing a downpour in the lower central region, Bangkok and the surrounding areas, the eastern regions, and some parts of the southern region.
Individuals are also encouraged to exercise caution when venturing through thunderstorm-prone areas during this period. Waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are predicted to rise to about 1 metre high. However, in areas affected by thunderstorms, these waves could surge to over 2 metres high. In response, boat operators are advised to navigate carefully and steer clear of storm-prone locations.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Sunpa is shifting into the Gulf of Tonkin and will not have a direct bearing on Thailand’s weather, according to KhaoSod reports.
Weather forecasts predict that the northern region will experience thunderstorms covering 30% of its terrain, especially within Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Tak provinces. Temperatures will oscillate between 22-24 degrees Celsius at the lowest and peak at 32-35 degrees Celsius. Winds originating from the east will blow at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour.
The northeastern region is set for thunderstorms across 10% of its geographic spread, particularly within the Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Here, the lowest temperature will be around 21-24 degrees Celsius and the highest will be about 31-34 degrees Celsius. Winds hailing from the northeastern direction will blow at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour.
The central part will feel thunderstorms across 40% of its expanse, accompanied by heavy showers in some areas, especially in the provinces of Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Ayutthaya, among others. The temperature fluctuations here range between 24-26 degrees Celsius at the lowest point to 33-35 degrees Celsius at the topmost. Eastward winds will blow at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour in this region.
The eastern region will experience thunderstorm activity over 60% of its territory, along with heavy showers in some parts. The sea will have waves approximating 1 meter in height and in thunderstorm areas, these waves might surge beyond 2 meters high. The southern region (east coast) will experience corresponding weather activity in 70% of its area and may receive heavy showers in some parts, especially in the provinces of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. The wind will come from variable directions and the speed will range between 15-30 kilometres per hour.
From Chumphon province downwards, southwest winds will blow at speeds of 15-30 kilometers per hour. The southern region (west coast) will be hit with thunderstorms spanning around 60% of the region. The city of Bangkok and its surrounding areas will also experience thunderstorms in 40% of its expanse, coupled with heavy rainfall in certain sections.
Amid today’s critical weather conditions, the TMD issued a warning that covered 33 provinces due to the ongoing heavy rainfall, particularly in the southern region, where 70% of the area is expected to endure such conditions. Stay updated with The Thaiger’s latest stories on their new Facebook page HERE.
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