The Thaiger
Rare hailstorm stuns Bangkok residents on October 1
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Residents in several areas of Bangkok were surprised by hail on October 1 as heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the capital. Some residents said it was the first time they had witnessed hail falling in the city.
Key facts
- Residents in several areas of Bangkok were surprised by hail on October 1 as heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the capital
- Reports of hail emerged at around 4pm, when heavy rain affected several areas, including Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Lak Si, Ratchadaphisek and Mo Chit.
- The Thai Meteorological Department reported at 2.40pm that rain clouds had been detected over lower Nakhon Nayok, southern Bangkok and Samut Sakhon.
- The BMA recorded 49 millimetres of accumulated rainfall in Phasi Charoen district and forecast that a large rain cloud would move over central Bangkok within the following three hours.
Summary
Reports of hail emerged at around 4pm, when heavy rain affected several areas, including Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Lak Si, Ratchadaphisek and Mo Chit.
The exact areas affected by hail have not yet been confirmed. Although hail is unusual in Bangkok, the phenomenon has been reported in the city before.