Hot days and thundershowers forecast for most parts of Thailand
The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Wednesday (March 4) that a high pressure system from China will extend to cover upper Thailand, which is likely to experience hotter weather.
Thunderstorms, lightning with gusty winds and hail are forecast for the Northeast. People should keep off unsecured buildings and outdoor installations and farmers should beware of damage to crop, the department cautioned.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:
Northern region: Hot weather during the day with thundershowers and gusty winds in 20 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 16-27 degrees and highs of 34-37 degrees Celsius.
Northeastern region: Hot weather during the day with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area along with gusty winds and hail; temperature lows of 21-25 degrees and highs of of 33-37 degrees Celsius.
Central region: Hot weather during the day with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the area along with gusty winds; temperature lows of 23-27 degrees, highs of 36-38 degrees Celsius.
Eastern region: Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the area along with gusty winds; temperature lows of 25-28 degrees, highs of 32-37 degree Celsius; waves a metre high.
Southern region (east coast): Partly cloudy with isolated rains; temperature lows of 21-27 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high.
Southern region (west coast): Partly cloudy with isolated rains; temperature lows of 22-26 degrees, highs of 34-37 degree Celsius; waves a metre high.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot weather during the day with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area along with gusty winds; temperature lows of 25-27 degrees, highs of 33-36 degrees. Celsius.
