Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued its seventh announcement warning of unstable weather in the upper part of Thailand, including thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, hail in certain areas of the North and Northeast, and heavy to very heavy rain in the South. The lower Gulf of Thailand is also expected to experience strong waves from February 23 to 25, 2025.
According to Thai News Agency, during this period, the northern, northeastern, and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, as well as the eastern regions, will encounter unstable weather conditions, marked by thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and hail in some northern and northeastern areas initially. Subsequently, a temperature drop is anticipated. Residents in these areas are advised to remain cautious of potential dangers associated with unstable weather. It is recommended to avoid traveling through areas experiencing thunderstorms or staying in open spaces, under large trees, structures, and billboards lacking stability. Farmers should take measures to strengthen their fruit trees and prepare to mitigate possible damage to agricultural products and livestock, and also maintain their health during the changing weather conditions. This situation arises due to the spread of a high-pressure area or moderate to strong cold air mass from China covering the northeastern region and the South Ch ina Sea, leading to south and southeasterly winds carrying moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand over the upper part of Thailand. Additionally, westerly wind waves from Myanmar will pass through the northern, upper northeastern, and upper Laos regions, while the upper part of Thailand will remain hot.
In the South, increased rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas, is expected. Residents should exercise caution regarding the dangers posed by heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which might result in flash floods and forest runoff. The lower Gulf of Thailand is predicted to experience strong waves between 2 to 3 meters high, with areas experiencing thunderstorms potentially having waves exceeding 3 meters. Sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid sailing in regions with thunderstorms. Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand are urged to refrain from leaving the shore during this period.
The provinces anticipated to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall are as follows: On February 23, 2025, provinces in the southern region such as Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, and Krabi are expected to be affected. On February 24, 2025, the southern provinces of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun are anticipated to experience similar conditions. On February 25, 2025, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat are expected to be affected.
Citizens are advised to keep abreast of announcements from the Meteorological Department and can access more information through the Meteorological Department's website or contact them at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours a day.