Isolated heavy rains forecast for the North, Northeast
The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday (August 17) that the moderate southwest monsoon covering upper Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is weakening while a low-pressure cell remains over upper Vietnam and the Bay of Tonkin.
Continuous rainfall is forecast for upper Thailand with isolated heavy rains in the east part of the North and upper Northeast. People should beware of the severe weather conditions, the department said.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:
North: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-24 degrees Celsius and highs of 28-32°C.
Northeast: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 22-24°C and highs of 27-32°C.
Central: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 33-35°C.
East: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 31-33°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
South (east coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
South (west coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 33-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-27°C, highs of 32-34°C.
