Heavy rainfall warnings issued for Bangkok and 35 provinces as storms weaken

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Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for 36 provinces, including Bangkok, with a 60% chance of downpours today. The Thai Meteorological Department has also cautioned boat operators in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand due to high waves amid weakening southwest monsoon conditions.

 

The forecast for the next 24 hours shows a subtropical storm over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand gradually diminishing in intensity as an area of low pressure covers Vietnam’s upper regions. While this will lead to a reduction in rainfall in Thailand, isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms are still expected in the eastern provinces.

 

In the upper Andaman Sea, sea waves are predicted to reach a height of 1 to 2 metres, with waves higher than 2 metres during thunderstorms. Similarly, for the Andaman Sea’s southern portion and the Gulf of Thailand, waves are estimated to be around 1 metre and can reach 1 to 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms. Maritime activities in the area are advised to take caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/weather/rainfall-warnings-issued-for-bangkok-and-35-provinces-as-storms-weaken

 

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[spidermike007]

Haven't seen rain for days now. This is turning out to be a very dry season, so far. Hoping for more rain soon. 

[hotchilli]

17 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Haven't seen rain for days now. This is turning out to be a very dry season, so far. Hoping for more rain soon. 

Slightly west of Bangkok we've only had a few very slight showers, nothing to help with the usual dry humid conditions.

[jacko45k]

27 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Haven't seen rain for days now. This is turning out to be a very dry season, so far. Hoping for more rain soon. 

Bloody heaved it down North of Pattaya about 3am today......my bathroom was being lit up like New Years Eve! 

[The Theory]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Bloody heaved it down North of Pattaya about 3am today......my bathroom was being lit up like New Years Eve! 

Perhaps that was a high beam ????

[ChipButty]

In the south of Phuket nothing happening, no sign of rain 

[soalbundy]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Slightly west of Bangkok we've only had a few very slight showers, nothing to help with the usual dry humid conditions.

plenty in Isaan

[marin]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

nothing to help with the usual dry humid conditions.

Dry to me is the opposite of humid..????

 

Today Don Muang Bangkok, not a cloud in the sky and currently 37 degrees. Low tonight will be 30+. What rain?

[bobandyson]

I reckon we should all get out our buckets, sponges and waxes and give our cars and motorbikes a jolly good washing, rinse, and a good dollop of wax buffed to an eye-squinting shine to the paintwork. Then go out for a run somewhere and watch how the Rain Gods unleash their fury onto us mere mortals.

 

Works every time.  

[Troy Tempest]

Drier than a Camel's Jockstrap on Samui for months now apart from a couple of showers.

 

Water rationing threatened to kick-in from July 1st.

 

 

Edited June 22, 2023 by Troy Tempest

[dinsdale]

Fair chance of this. Bloody hot today. The build up continues. Don't care how many times they say the wet season has started .... it hasn't.