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Thailand weather forecast July 4: heavy rain batters Northeast and East
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Heavy rain is forecast across Thailand today, with the Northeast and East facing the most severe conditions over the next 24 hours. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for flash floods and runoff in low lying areas and near mountain slopes.
Key facts
- Heavy rain is forecast across Thailand today, with the Northeast and East facing the most severe conditions over the next 24 hours
- A monsoon trough is passing through North Thailand and the upper Northeast, feeding into Tropical Storm Maysak
- Thunderstorms will cover 70% of the region, with heavy rain expected in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Uttaradit
- Thunderstorms will affect 70% of the region
- Thunderstorms will cover 60% of the region, with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi
- Thunderstorms will cover 60% of the region, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan
Summary
A monsoon trough is passing through North Thailand and the upper Northeast, feeding into Tropical Storm Maysak. At the same time, a strong south west monsoon is sweeping the Andaman Sea, mainland Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, intensifying rainfall nationwide.
TMD is urging residents in low lying areas and near waterways to prepare for accumulated rainfall that could trigger flash floods and forest runoff.