A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for 41 Thai provinces: possible flooding threatens residents

the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns against Severe thunderstorms Defeat 41 counties today. The northern and northeastern regions are expected to be the most affected, as 80% of these areas are expected to witness heavy rains. These heavy rains may lead to flash floods, which poses a danger to residents, especially those residing in mountainous areas, close to watercourses, and in low-lying areas. The capital, Bangkok, was not spared either.

This weather condition is due to the passage of a moderate monsoon low over the northern region and upper Laos, and its entry into a low atmospheric pressure depression over upper Vietnam. At the same time, moderate southwest monsoon winds prevail over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Such conditions continue to cause thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas.

The Civil Defense Department advised residents of the affected areas to beware of the dangers of heavy rains and accumulated rain that may cause flash floods and forest runoff. Especially for areas located on slopes near watercourses and low-lying areas, they should also be careful when traveling through areas that experience thunderstorms during this period. For the Andaman Sea and the Upper Gulf of Thailand, wave heights of up to 1-2 meters are expected, and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Boat operators in these areas are urged to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

The weather forecast for Thailand from 6am today to 6am tomorrow reveals that the northern region will see thunderstorms in 80% of the area, with heavy rain in some places in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, Kamphaeng Viet, Sukhothai, Phichit, Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces. The minimum temperature is 23 – 25 degrees Celsius, the maximum is 31 – 34 degrees Celsius, and the wind speed ranges between 10 – 20 kilometers per hour.

The northeastern region will also experience thunderstorms in 80% of the area, with heavy rain falling in some places in provinces such as Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat. Charon and Ubon Ratchathani. The minimum temperature is 23 – 25 degrees Celsius, the maximum is 27 – 34 degrees Celsius, and the wind speed ranges between 10 – 25 kilometers per hour.

In the central region, thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain falling in some places in Nakhon Sawan, Utai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces. The minimum temperature is 23 – 24 degrees Celsius, the maximum is 31 – 34 degrees Celsius, and the wind speed is southwesterly between 10 – 25 kilometers per hour.

The eastern region will also see thunderstorms in 80% of the area, with heavy rain falling in some places in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. The minimum temperature is 24-27 degrees Celsius, the maximum is 30-34 degrees Celsius, and the wind speed is southwesterly between 20-35 kilometers per hour. The wave height in the sea is about 2 metres, and the wave height reaches more than 2 meters in areas of thunderstorm rain.

In the southern region (east coast), thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Surat Thani provinces. The lowest temperature is 23-25°C, and the highest is 34-36°C. From Surat Thani Province upwards, southwesterly wind speeds range between 15-35 kilometers per hour. The wave height in the sea is about 1-2 metres, and the wave height is more than 2 meters in areas of thunderstorm rain. From Nakhon Si Thammarat province downwards, southwesterly wind speeds range between 15-30 kilometers per hour. The wave height in the sea is about one meter, and the wave height reaches more than two meters in areas of thunderstorm rain.

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