Meteorological Department reveals there will be thunderstorms throughout Thailand. And there was heavy rain in some places in the central, eastern and southern regions. As for Bangkok and surrounding areas, thunderstorms occurred in 70% of the area and heavy rain in some places.

Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours The high pressure area or moderate cold air mass from China extends to cover the northeastern region, the northern region, and the South China Sea. This causes the monsoon trough to move down across the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region. while the southwest monsoon covers the Andaman Sea, the southern region and the lower Gulf of Thailand. This characteristic causes thunderstorms in Thailand. And there was heavy rain in some places in the central region. Including Bangkok and surrounding areas, the eastern and southern regions, people in those areas are asked to be careful of the dangers from heavy rain and accumulated rain. This may cause flash floods and flash floods. Especially mountain slopes, near waterways and low-lying areas. Including increasing caution when traveling through areas with thunderstorms.

For the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, there are waves about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Boaters are asked to navigate with caution. And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms during this period.

Regional weather forecast

Northern region : Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Sukhothai, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet provinces. Minimum temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius.

Northeastern region : Thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in Mukdahan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius.

Central region : Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon. Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius.

Eastern region has thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. The sea has waves about 1 meter high in the area. with thunderstorms and waves higher than 2 meters high

Southern region (east coast) has thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. The sea is The waves were about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves were more than 2 meters high.

Southern Region (West Coast) has thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some places in the areas of Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius. The sea has waves about 1 degree high. meters in areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters.

Bangkok and surrounding areas have thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius

Source: Thai News Agency