Heavy rainfall is expected in 33 provinces across Thailand, with the southern region facing a high threat of flash floods and landslides. The Thai Meteorological Department urges residents to stay vigilant to sudden flooding from June 2 as 70% of the world is predicted to expertise torrential downpours.
The department has issued a 24-hour climate forecast warning of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in certain areas of the eastern and southern provinces. Residents in these regions are suggested to remain alert to potential flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hill slopes, near watercourses, and low-lying zones. Hush-hush is due to the prevailing strong southwest monsoon that continues to blow across the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The department additionally advises warning for sailors within the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand due to tough seas. Waves are expected to be round 2 to 3 metres high within the Andaman Sea and even higher during thunderstorms. In the Gulf of Thailand, waves are predicted to be 1 to 2 metres excessive, growing during storm exercise. It is beneficial that small boats within the Andaman Sea keep away from making journeys till June 6.
According to the climate forecast, the northern regions are anticipated to experience 20% thunderstorm protection, with strong winds in some areas. Provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Tak, Kamphaengphet, and Phetchabun will expertise temperatures ranging from 24 to 28°C on the lowest, and 37 to 40°C on the highest, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 10 to twenty kilometres per hour.
The northeastern regions are also anticipating 20% thunderstorm coverage with robust winds in elements of the area. Provinces, together with Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani, will experience low temperatures of 24 to 28°C and high temperatures of 36 to 39°C, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 10 to twenty kilometres per hour.
The central areas will face a decrease 10% thunderstorm coverage, primarily in the provinces of Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Temperatures are anticipated to vary from 24 to 27°C at the lowest, and 36 to 39°C on the highest, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the east, provinces like Chanthaburi and Trat will experience a 20% thunderstorm protection and heavy rainfall in some areas. The temperatures are anticipated to range from 25 to 29°C at the lowest, and 32 to 37°C on the highest, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 20 to 35 kilometre per hour. The sea could have waves about 2 metres high, rising to over 2 metres throughout thunderstorms.
The southern-east coast, including Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat, will face 40% thunderstorm protection. Temperatures will range between 24 to 28°C on the lowest and 32 to 38°C at the highest, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 15 to 35 kilometre per hour. Waves in the sea will be around 1 to 2 metres high, growing to over 2 metres throughout storm activity.
The southern-west coast, with provinces like Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket, will face 70% thunderstorm protection, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The temperatures are anticipated to range from 23 to 26°C on the lowest, and 30 to 33°C at the highest, with southwest winds blowing at speeds of 20 to forty kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves 2 to 3 metres high, surging to over three metres throughout thunderstorms..