Meteorological Department, August 28 – The Meteorological Department reveals that there are still thunderstorms throughout Thailand. And some heavy rain in the upper northeast Be careful of flash floods and flash floods. In Bangkok and its vicinity, 20% of thunderstorms are expected in the area.

The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The monsoon trough lies across upper Myanmar and upper Laos. entered the low pressure cell over upper Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. While the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected in Thailand in the upper Northeast. Ask people in the area to be careful of the danger of heavy rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods during this period

for the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand The waves are about 1 meter high and 1-2 meters high in thundershowers. And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.

Incidentally, typhoon “Saola” (SAOLA) in the Pacific Ocean. or the northeast of the Philippines It is expected to move through the Republic of China (Taiwan) from August 30 to September 1, 2023, with this storm not directly affecting the weather in Thailand. Those traveling to the area are advised to check the weather conditions before departing during these days and times.

Regional weather forecast

Northern region with thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun, minimum temperature 22-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius.

Northeastern region with 40 percent of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some places in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces, minimum temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-36 degrees Celsius.

Central region with thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area, mostly in Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Kanchanaburi provinces, minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35-37 degrees Celsius.

Eastern region with thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, minimum temperature 26-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius, wave height 1-2 meters and high waves in thunderstorm areas. about 2 meters

Southern region (east coast) with 30 percent thunderstorms in most areas. Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35-37 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani province up, the sea has waves 1-2 meters high and about 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Nakhon Si Thammarat down to the sea, the wave height is about 1 meter, in thunderstorm areas the wave height is 1-2 meters.

Southern region (west coast) with thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Ranong and Phang Nga provinces, minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius, from Phuket up, wave height 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas, waves about 2 meters high from Krabi province downward, the sea is about 1 meter high, in thunderstorms, waves 1-2 meters high.

Bangkok and its vicinity have thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area, minimum temperature 27-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency