Double of Meteorology alerted residents in 42 provinces to count on heavy rain, including the capital, Bangkok, with 70% of the southern region particularly affected. Citizens are cautioned to take necessary precautions to avoid potential hazards.
This 24-hour forecast, legitimate from 6 am today to 6am tomorrow, is due to a southwest monsoon prevailing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This meteorological phenomenon leads to rainfall, thunderstorms, and isolated heavy rain in the northeastern and southern parts of the nation. The residents in these areas are suggested to remain alert to the dangers of heavy and amassed rainfalls.
In the Andaman Sea, waves are anticipated to reach a peak of 1 metre, with waves surpassing 2 metres in thunderstorm areas. Mariners within the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are requested to navigate with care and avoid thunderstorm areas throughout this period.
As for the regional weather forecast, the northern area will expertise 30% thunderstorms mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Lam Phun, Lampang, Phrae and Tak provinces – with temperatures dropping to as little as 23-28 levels Celsius and reaching highs of 34-36 levels Celsius.
The northeastern region is ready to withstand 40% thunderstorms with isolated heavy downpours in areas together with Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon and Amnat Charoen provinces. As within the north, temperatures will vary between 24-26 and 34-36 levels Celsius.
Meanwhile, 40% of the central area will expertise thunderstorms, mainly in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and Saraburi provinces. The east will see 60% thunderstorms, chiefly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. The sea may even experience waves 1-2 metres high during thunderstorms..