Bangkok: Rainfall in Thailand is on the rise, with significant downpours expected in various regions across the country. The Meteorological Department has reported an increase in rain, with heavy showers anticipated in areas of the North, East, and South, while the Northeast is set to experience very heavy rain. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are forecasted to witness thunderstorms covering 60% of the region.
According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department has forecasted that the next 24 hours will bring more rain to Thailand, with heavy rainfall expected in some areas of the North, East, and South. The Northeast is predicted to face very heavy rain. The department has advised residents in these areas to remain cautious of the potential dangers posed by heavy and accumulated rainfall. The increased rainfall is attributed to a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure cell over northern Vietnam.
For maritime conditions, the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are experiencing moderate waves, ranging from 1-2 meters high, with higher waves in areas affected by thunderstorms. Sailors in these regions are advised to exercise caution and avoid navigating through thunderstorms.
The regional weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow outlines varying degrees of thunderstorms and rainfall across the country. In the Northern region, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, with heavy rain predicted in specific areas including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. The Northeastern region is set to experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in locations such as Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Udon Thani.
In the Central region, thunderstorms are anticipated in 60% of the area, primarily affecting provinces like Lop Buri and Saraburi. The Eastern region will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain expected in Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri. The Southern region's east coast is forecasted to have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung, while the west coast will see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, affecting provinces such as Ranong and Phuket.
Bangkok and its vicinity are expected to have a 60% chance of thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather reports and take necessary precautions as the weather conditions evolve.