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Thai weather warning: heavy rain and flash floods in 36 provinces
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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for 36 provinces today, cautioning residents of heavy rainfall affecting 60% of areas, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Flash floods and forest runoff are the main concerns.
Key facts
- The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for 36 provinces today, cautioning residents of heavy rainfall affecting 60% of areas, including Bangkok and its vicinity
- Thunderstorms are expected across 60% of northern Thailand from 6am today to 6am tomorrow, with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
- The warnings are driven by a moderate southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand, combined with southern and southeastern winds drawing moisture from the South China Sea
- Some 40% of northeastern areas will see thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, and Sakon Nakhon
- Thunderstorms will cover 60% of central Thailand, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Thunderstorms will affect 60% of the eastern region with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat
Summary
The warnings are driven by a moderate southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand, combined with southern and southeastern winds drawing moisture from the South China Sea. An area of low pressure over northern Vietnam is also contributing to the conditions.
Residents are urged to watch for sudden floods and forest runoff, particularly in mountainous and low-lying areas. Health precautions are advised as the weather continues to shift.