Thailand is facing moderate El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which is expected to worsen in November and last until next January, according to Surasee Kidtimonton, secretary general of the National Water Resources Office.

 

Although ENSO is currently weak, he said that it has already affected precipitation in Thailand, with total accumulated rainfall being about 14% less than normal.

 

Total accumulated rainfall in the central region this year is 31% less than normal and the total amount of usable water until November is estimated at 24.3 billion cubic metres, about 11.4 billion cubic metres less than last year.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-21

 

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I just read another post about massive rainfall being expected in 40 provinces.. which is it?

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I just read another post about massive rainfall being expected in 40 provinces.. which is it?

Not mutually exclusive. Projected weather is notoriously inaccurate world wide. Actual rainfall is pretty easy to keep track of.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I just read another post about massive rainfall being expected in 40 provinces.. which is it?

It is whatever you want to believe it is.

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I just read another post about massive rainfall being expected in 40 provinces.. which is it?

My missus said she felt the southern oscillation affect last night.

Best stock the freezer up with ice pops then!! 

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

It is whatever you want to believe it is.

No, it is whatever the media want you to believe it is..................on pretty much everything

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

No, it is whatever the media want you to believe it is..................on pretty much everything

In reality, it will be what Mother Nature decides she wants to do.

If nothing else, they certainly are consistent here in contradictions and inaccuracies. The weather forecasts are almost as confusing and conflicting as the government and it's policies. GEEZ. 

I'm really ready for some cold, dry weather. No rain for November until May thank you very much....I'll drink bottles water in need be ????

 

What does this mean ultimately ? More rain and cold or less rain and cold from November to March ?

16 hours ago, hotchilli said:

My missus said she felt the southern oscillation affect last night.

She at home?

Yes it’s raining now and yes we are in the rainy season, but

 

On 9/21/2023 at 8:26 PM, snoop1130 said:

total accumulated rainfall being about 14% less than normal