Intense rainfall warning for 49 Thai provinces: Bangkok to face severe impact

[webfact]

 

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for intense rainfall, impacting 49 provinces, with 70% of these regions likely to be severely affected. Bangkok is anticipated to bear the full brunt of the storms.

 

Residents are cautioned against potential dangers, including flash floods and rapid forest water flow. This forecast is valid from 6.00am today until 6.00am tomorrow.

 

Eastern winds and Southeastern winds continue to cover the lower Northeast and East of Thailand.

 

Meanwhile, the Southwestern monsoon is weakening, covering the Andaman Sea and the Western part of Thailand. These conditions persist, leading to thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in some areas of the lower central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East, and the South. Residents in these areas are warned to stay vigilant due to the risk of flash floods and rapid forest water flow, especially in downhill areas near water channels and low-lying areas. Precautions should also be taken when travelling through areas prone to thunderstorms.

 

In the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, waves are approximately one metre high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves can exceed two metres. Boat operators in these areas are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

For the Northern region, there will be thunderstorms covering 40% of the area, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. The lowest temperature is 23-26 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature is 32-36 degrees Celsius. Winds are from the Southwest, with a speed of 5-15 km/h.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Image by NA from Photo Images

 

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[ripstanley]

Sunshine in Phayao this morning.

[AhFarangJa]

Looks like another sunny day in Surin. We could do with a bit of H2O...

[lopburi3]

Last night heavy rain here in Bangkok - today a warning - normal fore(back)cast.

[Red Phoenix]

21 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Looks like another sunny day in Surin. We could do with a bit of H2O...

Heavy rain now some 150 km South-West from Surin in KhunHan district (SiSaKet province).

[Hamus Yaigh]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for intense rainfall

That's strange as it does not get a single mention on their web site. https://tmd.go.th/en/warning-and-events/warning-storm?show=50

[AhFarangJa]

3 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

Heavy rain now some 150 km South-West from Surin in KhunHan district (SiSaKet province).

Going darker, and thunder rolling in the distance, just going outside to do a rain dance.......should I carry a glass of wine too......

[Red Phoenix]

6 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Going darker, and thunder rolling in the distance, just going outside to do a rain dance.......should I carry a glass of wine too......

Hope you get your share, stopped raining here some 1 hour ago, but we had rain almost daily for 1-2 hours last week (water reservoir almost overflowing).

[owl sees all]

17 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Hope you get your share, stopped raining here some 1 hour ago, but we had rain almost daily for 1-2 hours last week (water reservoir almost overflowing).

According to the BBC (International Service), there will be no rain until Monday at the earliest. And who don't trust the BBC?

 

So out with yer deck-chairs.

[poppysdad]

Here in Kamphaeng Phet we have a lovely almost clear blue sky with some white fluffy clouds in the distance. Whilst nice to have a dry day for a change I do wish that they could be more accurate with their forecasts.  

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for intense rainfall, impacting 49 provinces, with 70% of these regions likely to be severely affected. Bangkok is anticipated to bear the full brunt of the storms

Had 30 minutes of mild rainfall this morning.. rather disappointing.

[Skeptic7]

No substantial rain in Jomtien in months. Hardly any measurable precip last month or this. Historically 2 wettest months of the year. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

11 hours ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

That's strange as it does not get a single mention on their web site. https://tmd.go.th/en/warning-and-events/warning-storm?show=50

The most recent entry on that EN language page of theirs is dated Sept. 6.

 

Here's a more up-to-date version of their forecasts in EN:

 

https://tmd.go.th/en/forecast/daily

 

 

[Stargeezr]

Hopefully some of the rain falls where the reservoirs are and fills them up for the drier seasons through the Winter months.

  

[MarcelV]

Here in Mueang District we have barely seen any rain over the last five days. Our plants could surely use some.

[Coota]

On 9/21/2023 at 8:46 AM, AhFarangJa said:

Looks like another sunny day in Surin. We could do with a bit of H2O...

Maybe your part of Surin but here in Surin about 15 klms east of Robinson we are inundated with water, the dams are full as are the rice fields and there is some minor flooding. The farmers are pumpimg water out of their fields. Amazing what a distance or about 70 ks can do, but then you are closer to mountains than us.

[Middle Aged Grouch]

It may rain but it is far better to come to Thailand from March to September as there are far less tourists and thus the locals serve you better in stores, restaurants and the shops are a bit more open to give you a good deal.

[UKJASE]

it must have been heavy rain in bangkok last night, as our flight from tokyo got diverted from swampy and had to land at don meuang, due to too much rain.  we then sat on the runway for 30 minutes, and took off again and landed in swampy!! added three hours to our journey time

[lopburi3]

9 minutes ago, UKJASE said:

it must have been heavy rain in bangkok last night, as our flight from tokyo got diverted from swampy and had to land at don meuang, due to too much rain.  we then sat on the runway for 30 minutes, and took off again and landed in swampy!! added three hours to our journey time

There were a storm with a lot if lightning and short periods of heavy rain that came through early evening but quickly became only moderate to light rain.

[UKJASE]

16 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

There were a storm with a lot if lightning and short periods of heavy rain that came through early evening but quickly became only moderate to light rain.

yea, we had to land at Don Meuang (due to land at 7.15pm) with lightening flashing all around us.  all the thais (who can sleep on mini vans without a seat belt quite easily) hardly blinked..... i was cakking it ???? 

[AhFarangJa]

On 9/22/2023 at 12:39 PM, Coota said:

Maybe your part of Surin but here in Surin about 15 klms east of Robinson we are inundated with water, the dams are full as are the rice fields and there is some minor flooding. The farmers are pumpimg water out of their fields. Amazing what a distance or about 70 ks can do, but then you are closer to mountains than us.

Yes, a few km makes all the difference. I can sit on the patio and watch the thunderstorm hit Buri Ram to the West, and we get nothing.