The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has released a statement concerning a looming heavy rainfall expected to hit 49 provinces, with a major concentration expected in 70% of these areas. The heartbeat of the nation, Bangkok, is foreseen to experience the most impact from the storm. In this view, residents have been armed with warnings of emergent endangerments such as flash floods and fast-paced forest water flow. The validity of this forecast is set from 6am today till the same time the following day.
Continuous eastern and southeastern winds blanket the lower northeast and east areas of the nation. Simultaneously, the southwestern monsoon is progressively weakening, encompassing the Andaman Sea along with the Western part of Thailand. These weather conditions propel the prospects of thunderstorms and significant rainfall in certain sections of the lower central region such as Bangkok and its environs, the east, as well as the south.
Residents residing in these corridors are furnished with advice to uphold vigilance owing to the risk of flash floods and rapid forest water flow, particularly in downhill areas near water channels and locations of low altitude. Similar precautions have been encouraged when traversing through territories susceptible to thunderstorms. In the vicinity of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the wave height is approximately a meter. In sectors experiencing thunderstorms, these waves may stretch beyond 2 meters. Marine operators are, therefore, suggested to navigate diligently and circumvent areas with thunderstorms.
For the Northern territory, there will be thunderstorms covering 40% of the area. The impact will mainly be in the provinces of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. With the lowest and highest temperatures being 23-26 degrees Celsius and 32-36 degrees Celsius respectively, the prevailing southwest winds have speeds of 5-15 km/h.
In the northeast, thunderstorms are predicted to mantle 60% of the region, primarily touching provinces including Loei, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani. With the temperatures range and winds speed being similar to the Northern section, the direction of the wind will be southeast with speeds of 10-20 km/h.
Simultaneously, the central region will be grappling with thunderstorms blanketing 60% of its area, with significant precipitation in some areas. Thus, provinces such as Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram will be impacted. On the other hand, in the east, approximately 70% of the area is expected to encounter thunderstorms with heavy downpours in some sectors, significantly affecting provinces such as Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Expected wave heights and wind speed and temperature ranges will resonate with those of the central region, likewise winds from the Southeast will have speeds of 15-30 km/h.
Southern Thailand, encompassing both the eastern and western coasts, will also experience thunderstorms in 60% of their regions accompanied by intense precipitation at some points. Under this impending weather condition, few of the provinces affected on the eastern coast include Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat among others. The Western coast will also have its share of the weather upheaval, affecting provinces such as Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
Lastly, the nation’s capital, Bangkok and its surrounding areas will also be besieged by thunderstorms covering approximately 70% of the region, with heavy downpours expected in some places. The local populace and community are on guard, ready to weather the storm and its aftermath with the support of the knowledgeable eyes of those at the TMD.
Evidently, there’s every reason for us to keep updated with the latest reports as the storm unfolds. Following the developments, Khaosod Online provides informative, updated reports. Meanwhile, The Thaiger continues to keep its readers apprised via its Facebook page.
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