Thundershowers and heavy rains forecast for most parts of the country
The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Friday that a monsoon trough lies across the North, the Northeast and upper Central region, while a rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.
Thundershowers with isolated heavy to very heavy rains are possible in all regions of Thailand. People should beware of the severe conditions and flash floods, the department said.
Waves 2-3 metres high are expected in the upper Andaman Sea and above three metres high in thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats should keep ashore, the department said.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:
North: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 29-34°C.
Northeast: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 30-33°C.
Central: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 31-35°C.
East: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-27°C, highs of 25-32°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.
South (east coast): Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 30-33°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
South (west coast): Thundershowers in 80 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 21-26°C, highs of 28-30°C; waves 2-3 metres high and over three metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 31-34°C.