Thailand Braces for More Rain as Monsoon Season Arrives
Thailand is set to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days, particularly in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, including the capital city of Bangkok. The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for June 25, 2023, predicting continuous rain for the next 24 hours.
The monsoon trough, which extends across the upper part of the North and upper Laos, is expected to enter a low-pressure cell in upper Vietnam. Additionally, the southwest monsoon is prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. These weather patterns are contributing to the increased rainfall in the country.
As a result, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for 42 provinces to prepare for the monsoon season. Bangkok is expected to be hit particularly hard, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
The department has also provided a cumulative rain forecast for the next 10 days, from June 24 to July 3. This information will help residents and authorities prepare for potential flooding and other weather-related challenges.
For those planning to navigate the Andaman Sea, caution is advised as waves are expected to reach heights of 1 meter, with thunderstorm areas experiencing waves of 1-2 meters. Boatmen are urged to avoid sailing in areas prone to thunderstorms.
The weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 a.m. today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow is as follows:
– The North: Thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with some heavy rain. Provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, and Uttaradit will experience temperatures ranging from 23-27 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature will reach 32-37 degrees Celsius, accompanied by southwesterly winds of 10-20 km/hr.
– The Northeast: Thunderstorms are also predicted in 60% of the area, with heavy rain expected in provinces including Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. The lowest temperature will be 24-26 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature will range from 32-37 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds of 10-20 km/hr are expected.
– Central Thailand: The area will experience partly cloudy weather with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. Nakhon Sawan, Chainat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi provinces will see temperatures ranging from 25-27 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature will reach 35-38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by southwesterly winds of 10-20 km/hr.
– Eastern Thailand: Thunderstorms are forecasted in 60% of the area, with heavy rain expected in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. The lowest temperature will be 24-27 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature will range from 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds of 15-30 km/hr are expected, with wave heights reaching about 1 meter and 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
– South (East Coast): The area will experience partly cloudy weather with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. Provinces including Phetchaburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat will see temperatures ranging from 23-27 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature will reach 34-37 degrees Celsius, accompanied by southwesterly winds of 15-30 km/hr. The sea will have waves below 1 meter, with 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
– South (West Coast): The area will experience partly cloudy weather with a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Ranong, Trang, and Satun provinces will see temperatures ranging from 24-27 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature will reach 33-35 degrees Celsius, accompanied by southwesterly winds of 15-30 km/hr. Wave heights will be about 1 meter, with 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
– Bangkok and its vicinity: The area will experience partly cloudy weather with a 60% chance of thunderstorms. The lowest temperature will be 27-29 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature will range from 35-37 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds of 10-25 km/hr are expected.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this period of increased rainfall.
