Meteorological Department warns of summer storm No. 7, heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.


Bangkok, The Meteorological Department issued a summer storm warning, No. 7, thunderstorms – strong winds – hail. It has affected many provinces in the northern, northeastern, central and southern regions.

Meteorological Department Issue a warning notice about Summer storms in Thailand, No. 7 (66/2024), are in effect until March 20, 2024.

The high pressure area or moderate cold air mass from China has spread to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea. In addition, the easterly and southeast winds bring moisture to cover the area. This characteristic causes summer storms to occur in Thailand in the first period. It is characterized by thunderstorms, strong winds and hail in some places. Including the possibility of lightning occurring in some areas. After that the temperature will drop. Therefore, people in the area are asked to be careful of the dangers from summer storms that may occur. By avoiding being in the open air. under the big tree Unhealthy buildings and billboards Including taking care of y
our health due to the changing weather conditions. For farmers, they should prepare to prevent and be careful of damage to agricultural products and danger to pets.

Provinces expected to be affected are as follows:

Date 20 March 2024

Northern region : Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit and Phetchabun.

Northeastern region : Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham provinces. Ed Yasothon, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram and Surin,

Central Region : Province Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram. Including Bangkok and surrounding areas.

Southern Region : Phetchaburi Province. and Prachuap Khiri Khan

Therefore, people are asked to follow announcements from the Meteorological Department. And you can fo
llow the information on the Meteorological Department website. http://www.tmd.go.th or at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 24 hours a day.

Announced on March 20, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Source: Thai News Agency