Monsoon madness: Bangkok braces for a rainfall check

[webfact]

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a strong warning regarding the southwest monsoon, anticipating heavy rainfall in 41 provinces, including Bangkok. The rain will dominate about 40% of these areas with the severe conditions expected in the afternoon and evening.

 

The southwest monsoon is currently hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, while a weakening monsoon trough extends over the upper part of northern Thailand and upper Laos. It is anticipated that these conditions will cause thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in parts of the eastern region. Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert to the potential hazards brought about by rainfall.

 

Concerning sea conditions, waves in the upper Andaman Sea could reach heights of 2 metres, while waves in the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand could be between 1 and 2 metres high. In areas affected by thunderstorms, waves could exceed 2 metres. Boat operators in these areas are advised to navigate with caution and to avoid areas impacted by storms, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of Tasos Mansour, Unsplash

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/weather/heavy-rainfall-expected-in-41-thai-provinces-including-bangkok-due-to-monsoon

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-17

 

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[petermik]

Been promising this for days now......here in Pattaya nothing for weeks

[Guderian]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a strong warning regarding the southwest monsoon, anticipating heavy rainfall in 41 provinces, including Bangkok.

Meanwhile, in Bangkok....

 

[DiJoDavO]

Would be handy if they also report when it will happen. 

[soalbundy]

45 minutes ago, DiJoDavO said:

Would be handy if they also report when it will happen. 

It happened last night in my Isaan village, huge downpour with thunder and lightning, now we have more rain clouds building.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, petermik said:

Been promising this for days now......here in Pattaya nothing for weeks

West of Bangkok nothing much to speak of, two reasonable showers so far.

[Seppius]

Fairly dry everywhere as of 4pm

[Lucky Bones]

I live on an appartment on the 99th floor........

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Please get off my cloud.....

 

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Edited August 17, 2023 by Lucky Bones

[Grumpy one]

Here in Cha Am we have had heavy rain for 2 days.

Too bad it lasted less than 5 minutes each time.

Not too sure if it was from the monsoon or a low flying elephant

[thecyclist]

Not a drop of rain so far this August in the Rayong area.