Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in some areas of Thailand – 60% chance of thunderstorms in Bangkok

The Meteorological Department warns the North, Central, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East, and the South that there will be heavy rain in some areas, with very heavy rain in the Northeast. People in these areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain.

The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The monsoon trough passes through the lower North, upper Central and upper Northeastern regions, entering the low-pressure cell on the coast of upper Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. In addition, the moderate southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the upper Gulf of Thailand. This will cause heavy rain in some areas of the North, Central, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East and the South, with very heavy rain in the Northeast. People in the aforementioned areas should beware of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hillsides near waterways and lowlands.

For w
aves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, they are moderate with waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are advised to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.

In addition, during 14-17 September 2024, the monsoon trough will move down to cover the lower northern region, upper central region, and northeastern region, while the moderate southwest monsoon blowing over the upper Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the upper Gulf of Thailand will become stronger. This will cause Thailand to have more rain and some areas will have heavy to very heavy rain.

For waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, they will be quite strong with waves 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves will be higher than 3 meters. In the lower Gulf of Thailand, the sea will have waves approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves will be higher than 2 meters.

Bangkok and its vicinity
will have thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas. Minimum temperature 25-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thai News Agency

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