Super Typhoon Sinlaku strengthens as Thailand braces for summer storms
Super Typhoon Sinlaku has intensified to Category 5, while Thailand faces scorching heat before summer storms, strong winds and hail from April 16-20.
Typhoon Sinlaku has intensified into a Category 5 super typhoon and is expected to bring light rain to Tokyo and nearby areas on April 15-16 as it moves eastwards over the sea to the east of Japan.
The typhoon is not expected to affect Thailand directly. In Thailand, April 14-15 is forecast to be generally hot to very hot, particularly in the North.
From April 16-20, summer storms are expected to hit some areas of the lower North, upper Central region and upper Northeast, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning and hail in isolated districts.
In the South, there will still be isolated thunderstorms, while hot conditions are expected during the daytime.
Typhoon Sinlaku formed over the western Pacific Ocean as the fourth storm of 2026. It moved northwards before curving eastwards over the sea to the east of Japan.
The typhoon forecast is as follows:
- April 13-14: It strengthened into a Category 5 super typhoon, the highest level, over the sea southeast of Japan.
- April 15-16: It is expected to bring light rain to Tokyo and nearby cities.
- April 21: It is forecast to dissipate over the sea east of Japan.
